Somebody who I'm close friends with will often act like a "hero" with me and say things like, "you'll never have to worry about anybody hurting you, not with me around." I always perceive this as them thinking I can't handle myself without their help and it makes me angry. I always react badly to when they say things like that. I know a lot of people would see what they said as cute and loving, but I unfortunately don't see it that way. I hate people thinking I need them or that I need their help because it makes me feel they get off on it and enjoy the power they have over me. Does anybody else feel similar? And am I just being too negative and cynical for feeling this way?