i am perfectly fine on my own and don't need anyone to live a good life, but sometimes i wish i had a partner who would be there for me. someone who would let me sit in the passenger seat from time to time, someone who would take me in their arms when times get tough instead of it just being me on my own, someone who would make dinner when i am too tired to move, someone who can remind me of the positive things when i'm spiraling, someone i can hold onto.
I've seen that capitalism profits on our need to be alone. Working long hours has made us feel isolated, and we’ve nurtured the idea that to get your own apartment is success. Many people in a capitalist society don't have enough time to see their families or maintain current connections, let alone form and cultivate new ones. When you work so much, it might be challenging to find time to see people. Self-care includes tending to your body, but it also includes tending to your relationships.
