Does the truth freak you out? When you give yourself the time and space to self- reflect, you may not like what remains. Diets of cucumbers, vodka, and butter don’t fill you up any more than chain smoking through selfies does. And who goes to two brunches anyway? You don’t even like going to one! Take a break from schmoozing and rediscover your higher purpose without an operator. Yours is not a journey to be ghostwritten. Isolation invites the introspection needed to reconnect with inner guides and see life’s new direction—not in miles, but at least in next steps. You don’t have to be a hugger to embrace yourself, and soul-searching does not require reckless cord-cutting. You may want to withdraw from a relationship at a time when someone wants to deepen your connection. Fifty texts can feel like a lot at once, but these are your friends! You must respect each other’s boundaries and, when appropriate, support each other from the sidelines. You don’t have to be lonely to be alone.