7 ways independent people make their relationship stronger

In romantic relationships, we can all be a little clingy once in a while.

This need to be together all the time, to constantly seek attention and love, arises from a sense of insecurity — in oneself, in one's ability to hold on to a partner, in the viability of the relationship itself.

However, there are some people out there — men and women— who are naturally independent and who bring that quality to bear on their love lives.

They could teach the rest of us a few lessons about how to maintain one's individuality even in the closest relationships.