i've grown comfortable being on my own
there's something about being single that i've grown to appreciate over the years. i think the more time you spend on your own, the more you realise just how much freedom comes with it. you get to make your own decisions, follow your own routines, spend your time however you like, and live without constantly having to consider someone else's feelings, expectations, or lifestyle. when you're out in the world, there's always a certain version of yourself that you have to present. you adjust, compromise, read the room, and sometimes put other people's feelings before your own. but when you're alone, you don't have to do any of that. you can simply exist as you are. and honestly, there's something incredibly comforting about that. i'm not saying that being alone means never feeling lonely. of course, there are moments when you wish you had someone to share a little piece of your day with, someone to talk to, or someone who simply understands you with...
