How can anyone do it alone?

[QueenBee]

Good question. I see it being most difficult for folks who have spent all or most of their adult life with someone.
My sis in law moved in with my brother from her parents house. When my brother died in Sept, it became her first time in 60 years living alone.
She says it has been hard.

Me, on the other hand, spent a good many years of my adult life alone before Mr Bee came into the picture. I mean, I was not a hermit, had a lot of friends, just no long term significant other. We have been together about 18 years. If I were to be suddenly alone next week, it would be hard at first, but I think I would manage,