"Why in the world would I want to get good at living alone?" scowled my discontented divorced friend who longed to be married again. "I want to meet someone and settle down. I want my old life back!" Understanding exactly where she was coming from, I reassured her that the two were not mutually exclusive. In fact . . .

For those who live alone, feelings of emptiness and isolation can be overwhelming.

Regaining my self-confidence was a slow process and painful at times, but ultimately very rewarding. The process started with "baby steps."

A key to living alone successfully is to determine who you really are and what you really want for your life. No “shoulds” or other people's agendas.

If you don't like the results you are getting in your life, take a look at changing the beliefs that are producing those results.

While living alone gives you the freedom to dine as you please (one of its many pleasures!), I don't recommend a steady diet of Ben and Jerry's for dinner.

When's the last time you laughed till your side hurt? Enjoyed a carnival ride? Played with a puppy? Or acted silly? Sure, living alone can be serious business, but...