A media personality recently advised women to work and not rely solely on men for survival, sparking mixed reactions. While some agreed, one user dismissed the message entirely, writing: “she’s capping, do you queens, don’t listen to her there are enough fishes in the ocean to go round, everyone will marry a rich man.” The comment promotes dependence on men while masking it as empowerment, creating a misleading illusion. In reality, financial independence offers true security and freedom of choice. Relying on “rich men” is neither guaranteed nor sustainable, but building personal capacity always pays off.