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Yes, I have a boyfriend so I'm not "alone". Let it be known, though, that I was single for four years prior to that. Yes. Four. And I feel like I know myself very well because of it. I know who I am without him, and I therefore know that he makes me a better person. I'm not trying to get all mushy on you, so allow me to redirect this.
It's important to know that you can be alone and your world won't crumble. It's important to be independent. It's important to know who YOU are, what you're passionate about, and what really makes you tick. Being alone forces you to discover these things about yourself.
I am absolutely not encouraging anyone to abandon their friends or significant other. Just be sure to make time for you and you alone so that you can really tap in to your inner self. And know that it is ok to be alone.
17 comments:
Couldn't agree more! Very great advice xoxo
SO SO true, Morgan!! Wow, this is such amazing advice. It's true that being alone is looked down own most, if not all the time, but sometimes it really shows that you are strong enough to stay out of negative relationships and wait for the right person(s) to come into your life! Love this post :)
xoxo
This is so true and I agree with you 100%!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Very true! Even when you are in a relationship, it's important for each person to maintain a sense of individuality and independence. :)
Absolutely love this quote and post! I totally agree with you. So many people need to learn that being alone isn't a bad thing. You don't have to stay in a toxic relationship/friendship so you're not alone. Sometimes it's better to be "alone" than in bad company!
xx
Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com
I really needed this today! I'm single and seriously I find that being alone is sometimes a little bit, well, lonely, but it has made me much more aware of myself and what I know that I want and need. Thanks for this!
absolutely beautiful! love this quote!
xo TJ
You go, girl. I think this is so important to remember. It gives a person time to grow and learn about themselves. It is something that I wish I would have done for a longer period of time when I was in college. Not that I regret being in a relationship most of my life, but it is something that I always think about and wonder what if...
xo,
Shanna
TOTALLY agree! Love this quote. And it's also important to never forget or lose who you are... even when you're married. As seen on awkward of this weeks A&A, I had someone ask me if my husband and I had gotten in our first fight yet... we have nearly been married 6 months- ABSOLUTELY. I'd be worried if we hadn't because you don't want to lose sight of who you are and what your opinion is, and it's okay to disagree on different things. I was one too, that was single for quite some time and it was quite helpful in realizing who I am as a person alone from any other influences. Awesome post, Morgan!
Amanda
It's an Easy Life
It's so true! I must admit... I've had this same fear of being alone and to be perfectly honest, I still do. I know that I make certain life decisions around this crazy (& sometimes, not so crazy) fear. But you're right... if we don't learn to be alone, we'll never really get to know ourselves at our most vulnerable, and possibly at our strongest. You learn a lot when it's all up to... and I'm sure we can be surprised by ourselves, our resilience and even how we might not hate being alone after all. LOVE THIS. xo, Megs
princess.hippie.love.
so true! what a good post!
I have been wanting to comment on this post ALL DAY (thank goodness the work day is over!). This is such great advice. I was single for 4 years before my current bf and completely content with my life. Learning to love yourself before you can truly love someone (and vice versa) is SOOO important! Even now, I need my alone time. I treasure the time spent with friends, but I truly appreciate my alone time. Great post girl, absolutely LOVE this! xx, Allie
I totally agree. I live alone and feel like I am such a stronger person for being able to hold my own, on my own, in a big city.
I could not have said this better myself....I've been telling my friends this for FOREVER!! One of my favorite posts of yours!
xo, S
I've never lived alone. EEEEK. Too late now! Haha!
I wholeheartedly agree! Living alone when I first moved to a new city and a new job out of college was one of the more difficult, but rewarding things I've ever done. Thanks for posting this! xocal
what a great quote and so true :)
xxo em
ps: thanks for stopping by my blog because now i found yours!
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