Sometimes, we have to force ourselves awake, stop dreaming and allow ourselves to truly live, Lainie.
I know that sounds like I'm preaching, but I genuinely believe that unless we put ourselves out there in this life, there's not much point us living it. Let go a little, and you may be surprised with the results.
I totally get what you mean. I wrote this a long time ago and though I've still not stepped into the world of having someone in my life yet. I have started living :)