Many girls are socialized to expect a man to ride up on a white horse and rescue them. This is the message of far too many fairy tales and animated (and rom-com) movies. Even if not literally swept off their feet, in many cultures, women are taught to see their worth and value in relationship to a man – their father or a husband.​

Of course, many women rebel against these messages from society. They decide: We are not waiting for some man, some anyone, to come in and save us. 

But let’s be...