That's also what that adage refers to. Men need women to define their manhood.

But no matter what goes on with men, my womanhood is always going to be predominantly defined by my ability to procreate. And I'm not saying that's not problematic in its own right, I'm just pointing out that it's not dependent upon men or comparing myself to men.

You make it sound like giving up hope on men as a personal failing.

Hahahahahahahahahaha.

Maybe.

Or maybe it's leaving insanity behind.