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My boyfriend and I are in the same room right now. He is doing something on his computer. I am doing something on mine. Earlier today I had some alone time while he was off at school and work.
I appreciate the time I have on my own; it lets me do the things I want to do for myself (today was play SimCity 4 for about four hours and watch the World Cup; other days it's book browsing, shopping, or going to the local pizza place by myself). Everybody needs some downtime sometime, even if they love another (and I love my boyfriend, very very much).
People in a truly strong relationship know they don't have to be in each other's pockets 100% of the time--but sometimes they want to be. I'd say my boyfriend and I are sharing space 40% of the time, directly interacting 50% of the time, and having our own time 10% of the time. And that works for us.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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