The first post I've had the pleasure of reading since discovering Halfway To Normal through your excellent Love List post.

My comment is really more about journeys than being alone...

Although I'm divorced now, during my 10 year marriage, I suffered all sorts of anxiety prior to trips. For me, I've always enjoyed hitting the road, so I wasn't worried about being alone but, rather, I was concerned about the security of those I'd left behind. I worried about others being alone. I'd worry about how my wife would get along without me. Would she be safe? If we were traveling together, I'd worry about whether the dogs would be okay in our absence. Would our friends or family accidentally allow the dogs to get out? Horrible thoughts about things I couldn't control and, consequently, a big old waste of both time and energy. Even worse, my negative thoughts were silent insults to both my wife at the time and those we loved (and who loved us).

Today, while I'm single and therefore, unfortunately, travel most everywhere alone, I've learned some valuable lessons -- to enjoy life in the moment without the fear of "what if", and to trust people.

Anyway, great post!