Quote by Michael Zaslow
When I was younger, many of my romantic escapades were just a means of simply avoiding being by myself. I was afraid of feeling lonely, afraid I wouldn't know what to say to myself.
Summary
This quote highlights the speaker's realization that their past romantic relationships were driven by a fear of being alone rather than genuine connection. They admit to using these relationships as a way to escape their own company, fearing the loneliness and inability to engage in self-reflection. It reveals a personal growth and understanding that seeking distractions or codependency isn't a healthy approach to dealing with solitude and self-introspection.