She's gorgeous. She's funny. She's smart. She's determined. She's laid back. She's fun. She's unique. She's.... independent? Uh oh.

Independent women are great, but also quite the handful, but not in the way that you may think. Use caution. The problem with independent women is that they don't need you, which may insult your ego a bit, but you need to remember that just because she doesn't need you doesn't mean that she doesn't want you. Here are a few things you need to know before falling for an independent woman.

1. She doesn't need you

This could mean a few things. First of all, if you do anything stupid that she won't tolerate she will throw you to the side of the road like a spoiled egg because she doesn't need you in her life. But, this also means that she chose to have you in her life for a reason and instead of needing you, she wants you in her life and if you ask me that is a million times better.

2. She needs her alone time

While she may come off as clingy and wanting your attention, when it comes down to it there's nothing more she loves than "me time". Give her some space every now and them. Independent women tend to be thinkers so sometimes she will just want to be alone with her thoughts. Don't take this personally either, if she wants to be alone it has nothing to do with you.

3. If you get in the way of her career, watch out

One characteristic independent girls are known for having is that they are very motivated and career drive. Do not get in her way, I repeat do not get in her way. If you become a threat to her career, you will be gone before you can realize how bad you messed up.

4. She will ALWAYS want to do things by herself

Whether it's changing a tire or saving money for something special she wants. She doesn't need you to do it for her, in fact, she might even get insulted if you try. However, there are times she may need help but because of her independence she will NEVER ever ever ask you for your help so you have to figure out when to help and when to let her work things out on her own.

5. Never give her money

As an independent woman, she is used to paying her own way so if you can't resist from always treating her, never give her money. She will never ask you for money and if you give it to her she will feel uncomfortable until she pays you back.

6. She is stubborn

Forgive her, it's in her DNA. Independent girls tend to be extremely stubborn especially about doing things her own way even if it is the hardest way possible. Just take a step back and let her do her thing and she will eventually figure it out.

7. She won't tolerate needy people

They are the exact opposite of her and it's not they she wants people to be just like her, but rather she wants to see people to be able to take care of themselves. This includes you. If you are too needy or co-dependent she will soon get tired of you. In fact, if you become too much she may feel suffocated by you and you will not be in the picture for very long.