Relationship Or Dictatorship?

In what few (basically nonexistent) relationships I've had, I've always seemed to be the damsel opposed to the hero, the fairy tale princess, never the prince. What is it that makes me want to always be the one taken care of and saved? Is it the feeling of someone towering over me as I stand behind them, being far less superior and brave in a relationship? Or just cowardliness of being equals to a man? Whatever it is I'm making it stop and taking a stand. Relationships shouldn't always be about the man providing and taking care of you. They should be about strengths and weaknesses that you both provide and mask over to make each other stronger, better persons. Having to subdue to anyone is not a relationship, it's a dictatorship. Don't let any other person tell you how to live your life and before you find "the one" make sure to find you. Cliche but oh-so true.