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You Don’t Have To Be Afraid Of Being Single
Understanding your fear is the first step to overcoming it.
Do you ever find yourself feeling afraid of being single?
You know, dreaming about not being lonely, having an incredible partner, and spending the rest of your life with someone you love.
But no matter how hard you try to conquer your fear, the prospect of being alone keeps you awake at night & makes you wonder if you’ll remain single until the day you die.
Right? The fear of being lonely is something that most of us have experienced at some stage of our lives. However, we rarely take a moment to think about the reasons behind our fear and the steps necessary to overcome it.
We think, “I’ll be happy if I can have someone by my side… find someone to love, or be in a relationship.” But sooner or later, you realize that each relationship is merely filling an emotional void that temporarily prevents you from facing your insecurities.
I’ve discovered that the first step to overcoming fear is looking within yourself and understanding why it exists in the first place. In the words of Marcus Aurelius:
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find…
