Anecdotal, prescriptive, and enriching, Living Alone and Loving It frankly discusses the benefits of the solo life, how much one can learn from it, and ways to cope with the loneliness, questions, and fears that arise from the experience. Barbara Feldon, who found herself alone after a relationship impasse, discovered that the keys to living alone and loving it are connecting with others, developing creativity, and living life with enthusiasm and curiosity. From promoting oneself to CEO of one's own finances to traveling alone, Feldon also covers both the practical and emotional aspects of living alone, including how to: -- Stop imagining that marriage is a solution to loneliness -- Nurture a glowing self image that is not dependent on an admirer -- Value connections that might be overlooked -- End negative thinking For anyone settling into singlehood, regardless of whether she or he is blessed with the promise of youth or the wisdom of age, Living Alone and Loving It shows how to be Lewis and Clarks in pioneering a lifestyle with few maps, unexpected ambushes, and an infinity of adventures.