i used to be completely engulfed in this mindset. people think not having a significant other means being alone. people think having a significant means not being alone.

but i've felt just as alone in some of my relationships as i've ever felt outside of them. and i've known a lot of girls (and maybe even some boys) who become more isolated as they pair off.

consequently, i know a lot of people became more social with more people only after they parted from their lovers.

...

more later. i'm hungry.