I've seen many a woman who hops from R to R because she needs the reassurance of a partner.
I agree we handle it differently, but speaking as a people watcher, I don't know that self-reliant is how I would describe it.
As for compliments, there's not a person on this board who doesn't deserve some. For sticking to their convictions, upholding their promises, and doing the soul searching of self-improvement!!!
Michelle - Proud DR Rockette S: 28JUL07, D'd: 29OCT09 http://tinyurl.com/27j9qo2