I always thought that solitude was a valid choice in life. There are moments when one must be alone, to put the house in order—physically, mentally, and emotionally. A period of solitude often means a reset and a fresh start. But that period should not last too long.

If I have learned a lesson lately, it is that solitude must be temporary and is not a valid choice. We are social beings, and integration with others is extremely important; even more so is sharing life with someone else. Solitude should serve to appreciate what we have gained and to value what we have lost. Once we have regained the course of our lives, we must seek to build a home again. We should do this as a couple and with happiness.

There are situations in life that force us to be alone. We should not fear solitude. On the contrary, we must learn to be alone and face it with happiness. But we must not get used to it, because solitude can become addictive.

It is never better to be alone.