When I was younger, I was scared of being alone. I felt like being alone meant I was lonely and that there was something wrong with me. As I've gotten older, I've grown to value my alone time and ...

I boarded the Royal Caribbean cruise ship without my kids or my husband. The trip was much more relaxing than traveling with my family.

Five years ago, my husband took our two sons on a summer trip without me. It became an annual tradition, and it's good for all of us. They get time away together, and I get time at home to myself to ...

Holiday gatherings have a way of amplifying everyone’s quirks. I was looking forward to hosting my parents for a week during Thanksgiving, but in the limited space of a one-bedroom apartment, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do I tell my friend to go away and leave me alone? I need my alone time to recharge, but she will keep talking and bothering me, especially during lunch at the studio where I ...

In my week of traveling solo through Spain, I made mistakes booking activities and planning my trip. Here's what I'd do differently next time.

Although I had to push myself outside my comfort zone, I loved being alone. I learned that I don't have to tie my happiness to my family. Greeted with a warm smile, I scanned my seapass and reminded ...