"Life is not meant to be lived alone." Do you agree with this statement as explained in Chapter six of this book?

[Emeka JohnObi]

I agree to this narrative. We thrive on connection and interaction. Sharing experiences, emotions, and ideas with others brings joy, support, and a sense of belonging.

[Jeevanesh]

People by nature are social being. We earn for love, recognition, touch and human presence. We need someone to share our happiness with, we need someone to share our sorrows with. So yes, I do agree with the statement.

[Anu Jikku]

Life is a journey of experiences that enrich our lives when we share them with our near and dear ones. Living in solitude without those kinds of interactions would mean that our experiences are never heard or witnessed. In my opinion, living on an island will diminish the value of our existence and provide no scope for individual growth or thriving through interpersonal relationships.

[Jenna Padayachee]

I believe that life is meant to be in balance when it comes to relationships.

I don't agree with the statement " Life is meant to be lived alone", particularly,
as I feel it can be perhaps misinterpreted,
however upon reading the book,
I did come to understand that the relationships referred to are healthy relationships that nurture our being and growth. There is great clarity of this specifically on pages 169/170:

"The people around you will either drain or invigorate you. Those who provide encouragement and wise counsel are invaluable to your health and well-being. Those who are negative, critical and constantly exasperating must be kept at bay. This is where boundaries come into play. Boundaries designate property lines. It’s your responsibility to maintain your own emotional backyard. Like a fence separates your yard from others and establishes boundaries, you must erect emotional boundaries to keep trespassers out. Don’t let negative people and naysayers dump their emotional garbage in your backyard. That’s why there is a gate in the fence. A gate allows good things to come in and keeps bad things out. Close the gate on those who would rob you of hope. Open it to those who prove themselves to be good neighbors. Be careful to neither become isolated nor codependent. Cultivate healthy relationships by connecting appropriately with those who are life-givers. Surround yourself with balcony people who will lift you up when you are feeling down."

These pages, I 100 percent agree with. The most important thing for me, in terms of my own life experience, was learning to be assertive and managing my backyard of emotions. My misinterpretation of the terms love, kindness, tolerance, and humanity were the very aspects that resulted in me having a messy backyard that I would sometimes have meltdowns in, then go on guilt trips on ( inviting more trouble in the name of love), until I realized that some solitude is great. I learned to understand who I am in my solitude and then ( very challengingly), began ( and I still am in the process), assertively and lovingly exiting the trespassers ( who appear in sheep's clothing). I have also realized those within my boundaries are truly a handful of gems. Maintaining this boundary line is a routine exercise, whereby balance here is so key, as well as the wisdom of differentiation.

[Princewill Uchenna]

I'm in a state of boredom and recession. Don't know what to do. Nothing excites me at this moment of my life. People and everything. I'm down and unhappy.

[Donaldo cris]

If we select the right person to accompany us throughout our lives, then life isn't meant to be lived alone. However, if we pick the wrong person, it's better to live alone than in a toxic relationship.

[Puckett Elizabeth Marie]

I love this statement. Having the right partner and also friends to share your happiness is the best feeling ever. It also gives one a sense of belonging.

[Giridhar Achary]

Yes, I agree with the statement as explained in Chapter 6 of this book: "Life is not meant to be lived alone." If you are alone, it leads to stress, being helpless, or feeling stuck somewhere.

[Parth Krishna]

Yes, I agree with the sentence "Life is not meant to be lived alone." because it is not meant to be born and die; there must be a purpose to life that is not meaningful alone. If you want to find the purpose of life, just don't be alone.

[Nancy004]

Totally! Life is not meant to be lived alone. It's all about the importance of connections and relationships. We're wired to thrive when we have people around us—friends, family, partners. Sharing life's ups and downs with others brings happiness and support. This chapter reminds us that we're stronger and happier when we have meaningful connections in our lives.

[Victory Stone]

I totally agree with the author. People need someone that they share their life journey with, this other person can be the happiness in the person's life.

[Miracle Kingss]

Yes, man is a social creature. Without parents, family, friends, acquaintances, and life partners, I do not believe any human being can function properly.

[Ludovica Peruzzi]

I think the greatest joys of life are meant to be shared with other people. I'm quite comfortable being by myself, and I don't mind being alone at all, but my happiest moments always involve enjoying myself around the people I love. I tend to forget that sometimes, but truly - as much as you may love your loneliness, those are the moments that will make you love life more.

[Lisa P Cowling]

I certainly agree with this statement. I cannot say the same for everyone, but having someone in your corner at all times is good. Having someone to share with when you are down or to celebrate with when there are improvements is always helpful.

[Jim Zosson]

Yes, I absolutely agree with this statement. Life is meant to be shared with others. No man can survive alone.