An independent and empowered woman can be intimidating to some men, making her journey in love a bit more challenging.

But for many reasons, maybe because the worker wants more flexibility or the company only needs short-term help, they each might think that entering an independent contractor relationship is best.

In truth, people will identify as independent for any number of reasons including to be perceived by friends and neighbors as a free-thinker or non-partisan. However, political scientists have ...