How to become independent financially and in relationships?

If you want financial independence, try to get a job and save money for something important (like buying a house or a mode of transportation instead of a new outfit that you don't really need). If you want to be independent in a relationship, you can hang out with your friends without your partner or keep your money separate. This may seem a bit mean to not share money with someone if the relationship is serious, but if the relationship doesn't work out, the other person might take your money from you and keep you bound to them financially.