Being alone can be scary at times but it can build independence. I think it would be much more scary to be dependent on another, whether financially or emotionally, and have to worry they might someday leave you. Of course, most people that get into relationships are thinking they will be one of the lucky ones and not a statistic. But I think it’s an important “backstop” to know that if you have to you can make it by yourself and not fall apart. You might be eating takeout some nights and get behind on the laundry, but if you can keep your head above water you are doing OK. Thanks for sharing these quotes.