Why Dining Alone Became My Strongest Lesson

I almost didn’t go. Work had drained me, and takeout in bed seemed easier. But something nudged me: dress up, go out, take yourself somewhere nice. So I did. The restaurant glowed like a greenhouse on the corner. “Reservation for one,” I told the host, and he led me to a perfect window table. I ordered wine, salad, and the...

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