Protecting My Fragile Self

I've always been holding on to this principle: 
"Learn to be happy by yourself. 
Then, if you have someone to be with, that'll be okay. However, if you don't, that'll be okay, too.
That way, other's presence won't determine your happiness.
That way, other's company will be pleasant, but not necessary."


But hey, there IS a reason for someone to be called "significant other" right?
Because their presence brings a significant difference for you.


And I just realized how significant his absence is to me...

..but I don't wanna be the only one who feels this way.
I don't wanna feel like I am the only one who feels this way.
It hurts...


Now I know why I held on to that principle at the first place...