We say to ourself we are independent, is it true ? are we ? we become selfish - is it yes or no?

FIRST OF ALL NO BODY IS INDEPENDENT WHILE LIVING IN THE SOCIETY. YOU WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW THE LAWS OF THE NATION. REGARDING SELFISHNESS ALL THE PERSON ARE SELFISH BY NATURE. IF WE ARE NOT SELFISH THEN THERE IS NO NEED OF HOUSE CITY STATE COUNTRY ETC.

We say to ourself we are independent, is it true ? are we ? we become selfish - is it yes or no?opera mini

NO! let me say this we all are depentdent on God, other than that, no we are not dependent on people they will let you down lots!

We say to ourself we are independent, is it true ? are we ? we become selfish - is it yes or no?passions soap opera opera theater

yes
being independent is a relative term

no one can be completely independent in today's society
Being independent does not mean being selfish. Being independent in fact can help you to be generous. Because you have the option to do so, you can decide for yourself.
Nobody is truly independent. Where ever one is in their lives today, someone had to help to get them there. Whether it be a person who was constantly there or the person who was there to help for only a moment in this long life. Many would like to think they are independent but when you look at the bigger picture, it's impossible for that to be true. Human nature and society allow many to think that they are the only instrument in the orchestra of life.
It is difficult to answer your question, more information is needed.
Independent? no....that is only an elusive dream. We all need each other at some point....interdependence is a must.

Also, we all depend on our Creator to keep us going (we're never going to be able to do that ourselves).
Yes, if we are living right, we are independent - and ought to be [rationally] selfish.
Independence is an illusion. Interdependence is the practical possibility that can ensure the freedom , democracy, fair play that we seek. Any dilution is the selfishness, in its narrowest sense of the word.
We are not totally independent though may be totally dependent.We cannot always be independent.

As far as other question we donot become selfish we have to be selfish in somethings to move up in life.
We can be independent, but never totally.

To those used to interdependency, an independence is a taboo. Independent individuals are considered selfish people in most social context.
hi, nagendar!

independence means different things to different people... it could be a career, or financial independence, or even lifestyle independence...

being independent is good in one way, but it requires a good balance... too much of anything can be unhealthy... similarly, if you sacrifice your personal and social values in pursuit of your independence then what's the point in living?

being independent ensures that you can live life the exact way that you want. this is important, because you only have one life. you won't get a second chance.

it's also good, because in India, most children suck their parents' money until they die... they depend on parents' money, property, house etc., and instead of having a relaxed retirement and spending their hard-earned money on themselves, parents in India have to sacrifice everything to support their children who don't have the sense or the ability to be independent...

financial independence is the true mark of an adult. if you can't be financially independent, then what is the purpose of living and going to work?!

once you're financially independent, life will fall in place automatically...

so live your life well... but be moral. take care of your parents, give to the poor, love your country, be good to your friends, and don't harm anyone else... if you can do this, then you've achieved everything!