In a way, this is simply a discussion on symptom prevention. For some people, a relationship can be a thing that fills a void and provides emotional nourishment. For others, it can create imbalance and bring recognition to a fractured self.

At least for me, relationships made my own underdeveloped aspects and self-created inadequacies more apparent. I don't mean that in a negative sense, but thinking more about how I can continue to improve as a developing human.

Maybe we can concede that at different times in our lives, we transition from needing companionship to not, and then on again. We develop as individuals during our lives and, occasionally, that leads us to be alone and other times to seek the arms of someone who is there for you in some meaningful way. Personally, I see more turbulence than tranquility down that road, and it is encouraging to hear how other people are struggling with that lifestyle choice.