Lately I've been craving more and more time alone and it has made me really fearful to even be in a relationship. I feel like it will encroach on my own time and that I "owe" it to my partner to spend a certain amount of time with them. What I'm starting to now realize is this is mostly in my own head- and that If I can actually communicate in an effective way, it is likely my partner would be on board with what I need. And it may even be that he feels the same way. Thanks for sharing this. x