Relationships as an Independent Woman

Why is it they always compare themselves to you? Especially when you are smart and independent and are not in the need for aid. You choose to have a companion anyways for other reasons such as love, affection, and companionship. They get feelings of worthlessness when they realize they are not materially necessary and that without them you can be successful. Instead of your partner cherishing you and supporting you for being enough, they envy that they aren't the reason as to why you can keep on shining. Should you dimmer your shine so that they can be satisfied?