Getting Used to Being Alone

As one ages, the realization dawns that solitude can be truly pleasant. It is preferable to experience sadness alone rather than in the company of others, just as it is better to feel lonely by oneself rather than feel lonely in the presence of someone else. Growing accustomed to being alone is not negative, and there is no shame in not becoming accustomed to watching movies or dining alone. Neither choice is inherently more mature or refined than the other; ultimately, it boils down to personal habit. Adjusting to disappointment, betrayal, and the selfishness of others becomes a part of understanding life and love.