Actress and filmmaker Mary Njoku has questioned the idea that women naturally prefer independence, arguing that it is often a response to unstable or unreliable relationships.
In a post on Instagram page, the ROK Studios boss said humans are inherently social and that most people do not genuinely want to navigate life alone.
She explained that independence is frequently developed as a coping mechanism when dependable support systems are absent.
Njoku urged the public to reconsider the label “independent woman,” encouraging people to reflect on the circumstances that may have shaped such resilience.
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She also stressed the value of being reliable and consistent, noting that dependability can transform personal strength into trust over time.
She wrote, “There’s really no such thing as an independent woman. Independence is not a preference; it’s usually a response. No human truly wants to live alone.
“We become independent when we don’t have Dependable people around us. So before labelling a woman as “independent” or “overly self-sufficient,” it’s worth asking why. Are you DEPENDABLE? Because when someone shows up consistently, nobody chooses isolation. Independence is learned in the absence of reliability. She is strong because she has to be. Be dependable. And watch her strength soften into trust”.
