I often pride myself on being independent and knowing how to be alone. I don’t do it in a jerky way (at least I hope I don’t), but I’ve had friends who have found better friends and I’ve seen people who can’t function in the world without someone by their side, so I’ve had to learn it. And I think it’s a good lesson, I can’t see how being independent could be a bad thing and in life you never really know when you’re going to be alone. It could be moving to a new city, starting a new job, or just a falling out with people, but I believe we’re alone more than we think in life and it’s good practice to know yourself, to love yourself enough to know how to be alone. Continue reading
Sarah O'Connor 