Why You Should Do More Things Alone

The first time I went to a ballet alone, I worried I’d remember the aloneness of the outing more than the performance itself. But I wanted to try it, my desire to see the show outweighing the nervousness of being new to a city and not knowing who to invite. I had lived alone before, and was comfortable doing things independently. But going to the performance alone had all the intention and eagerness of making plans. It just happened to be with myself.

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That evening...