What do you think of me deleting some of my messages that I send so that I don't come off as too clingy?
What makes you want to avoid coming off as dependent?
Because I want to attract a man who wants someone independent.
Deleting your texts to make yourself look less dependent to your man is manipulative and wrong. Learn how to be independent rather than trying to trick him into believing that you are something that you are not.
What the hell? I'm allowed to do so if I want to.
You can, but these guys won't be interested in you if you aren't being honest to them. Deception is pretty bad when trying to enter a relationship, and when you're caught they'll probably stop responding.