Would you rather live alone if it means not having a boss at work?
Maybe self-employment could provide enough money for you to live alone but not to have a family?
These days many people prefer living alone (if that means single occupancy of a living-space). 37M in the US, says [thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/583723-more-americans-living-alone-as-milestones-slip-later-in-life/]
Depends on the boss ... if they leave you alone to get your work done. And there are no mandatory weekly meetings.
Couldn't the SO run their own business as well?
It’s not either-or. You’re not in a healthy relationship if one of the partners is “the boss.”
Notable exception would be the TV show “Who’s the Boss”
Would a significant other be allowed...?