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Being single can offer significant personal freedom, but it can also lead to an addiction to solitude. The mastery of one's own space and time may foster hesitance to let someone in. Many struggle to find the balance between enjoying their independence and longing for companionship.
As the dating pool shifts, it's crucial to recognize the societal pressures that lead many individuals, especially in older demographics, to accept being single rather than facing possible heartbreak. The intention to protect one’s self can inadvertently pave the way for the very loneliness that many wish to avoid.