Fear of being alone keeping you in a toxic relationship?

Why are we so scared to be alone? We are frightened to be alone and that fear keeps us in toxic relationships. Our perception of being alone is fear based, we see it as the "black hole."
We go to great lengths to not be alone, we will surround ourselves with people we don't even get along with or fight with constantly just to not be alone.
A good example: we'd rather go with anyone than eat by ourself in a restaurant. Same goes for marriage, living with someone, etc., we'd rather endure pain and suffering instead of living on our own. The fear of being alone is so great and causes so much anxiety that we go to great lengths to never have to be alone.
However, I feel that being alone isn't that bad, it's actually life-changing and it also defines people as leaders. From lonely to leader, being on one's own is empowering and profound. We learn a lot about what makes us tick when we make the time and effort. The effort includes leaving toxic relationships and actually spending time getting to know self! Watch this video and get a new perspective on being alone and how it does lead us to greatness.

BTW: the lighting in the video is causing shadows, I assure you, we will be sure the lighting is better in the next one.

Видео Fear of being alone keeping you in a toxic relationship? канала Ashley Berges