Fear of being alone

Fear of being alone!  12/11/08
Yikes!  More than half the world has this affliction, in my opinion!  I have had friends that have told me they are afraid of going to the movies by tehmselves.  And yes, jumping from relationship to relationship (or marriage) is somtimes a happy picture.  Maybe you are the exception that has met the perfect mate VERY shortly after a breakup.  But can you honestly say that you are not afraid to be alone?  Do you know the difference between being alone and being lonely?  IS there a difference to you?  Are you self-sufficient if you need to be?  Do you CHOOSE to be w/ another, or do you do it out of fear or necessity?  Think about it, please!  I think it is really important to ask ourselves these quesitons for our own growth and awareness.  Then, if you choose to still get into that new relationship, you might just look at yourself and the other person w/ a bit more clarity, at least?  Or, better yet, slow down, give yourself some time and see a counselor to help sort all this out?!

Robyn