Something I've recently been thinking about

Not in a sob story kind of way but I had a deep realization that there is a real possibility that I die alone. With the way things are set up today, I think a good chunk of people will. Obviously there are still people entering in and out of relationships and marriages but the numbers and stats don't lie for a reason. Marriage rates, relationships rates, birth dates are all steadily declining at least in comparison to before. For those of you in happy relationships, savor it because some of us will never taste it again. For those who say be okay being alone, I am...it doesn't mean my biological wiring of wanting companionship doesn't show up from time to time

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dancingtongue · 80-89, M

Oh, that reality can intrude more than once in your life. I have had two long-term relationships, living together. Buried both. I may not be alone--one or both of the two cats may be on the right side of the door--but unless I am moved into assisted living, or my sons make other arrangements, I am likely to be alone. A fact of life. Er, the alternative to life is more accurate, I guess.