A Foundation for Two: Why I No Longer Want to "Build Myself" Alone
I'm used to being in control. My plans are precise, my deadlines are met, my schedule is planned months in advance. For a long time, I built my life like a modern loft: stylish, minimalist, functional. It was a life filled with air, many accomplishments, and... very little warmth. I prided myself on not needing anyone, on being my own support and my own joy.

But recently, I caught myself thinking something strange while standing in the decor department. I was choosing a large dining table and suddenly realized I had no one to sit at it with. I have friends, I have colleagues, I have parents. But I don't have that special circle of friends that begins with you and your partner.