Why Centering You and Decentering Men Is Life-Changing

Why Centering You and Decentering Men Is Life-Changing

As women, we've been taught to rely on men for survival, but nowadays, it's the opposite.

Independence from men is liberating, and women should try it more. Many women let their partner consume their thoughts, daydreams, and life.

This can be scary, especially with age and life experiences teaching us that this isn't ideal in a partnership.

There are ways to rewrite this feeling and choose oneself, although it may be difficult.

Decentering a man doesn't mean hatred, but rather not making him the center of your world.

Decentering a man doesn’t mean man-hatred or misandry; it simply means you’re not making a man the center of your world.

Author's summary: Centering yourself is liberating.

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Her Campus Her Campus — 2025-10-21