What is your favorite unexpected thing about living alone, if you previously lived with someone and found yourself living alone for the first time, and worried?

Having lived with someone my entire life, from family, to college roommates, to professional roommate, to spouse, I found myself living alone for the first time in my life in my early 30s.

I was scared, nervous, excited, and I worried about what I would do with my time when I was at home alone, and no one eventually walking in the door.

Fast forward 10 years, and I can't imagine ever living with someone again. The level of peace I have found, introspection, and getting to know myself - my true self- without the influence of considering someone else has been amazing.