Yes, we sometimes do need someone else.

There is so much talk today about how we don't want or need to be either the rescuer or the rescued.

That we need to be in a good place. Emotionally sound. Stable and content with ourselves. And when we have all those ducks in a row, we are good material for someone to be with us and to love us.

There are practically formulas now to determine how best to choose someone to date or be with, and what to look for. And how we should all be in this balanced state, so that the relationship is a good one.

But you know....

There are times in our lives when the only thing that can save us is the love of another. Where we exhaust all avenues to try to live a fulfilling life by ourselves, but fall short.

Some seem to be able to be perfectly happy alone.

And some are so wounded, lonely and hurting that nothing but being held close by another can save them.

I am the latter.

And I am dying a little more. Each day. Without it.