After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel

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✍️ The author reflects on her experience of living alone in Istanbul after leaving her partner and moving from Berlin. She discovers a new sense of freedom and independence, and learns to take care of herself.
👉 Living alone can be a liberating experience
👉 Taking care of oneself is essential
👉 New friendships can be formed
👉 Living alone is not as scary as it seems
👉 Independence is a valuable asset

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I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyfulRecently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment five days ago, waiting for loneliness to catch up, but it hasn’t come.” I had written it in September of that year. I had just moved from Berlin to Istanbul, alone. It was meant to be a three-month stay – the plan was to return to Berlin by Christmas. But I didn’t return. It has now been more than three years and I’ve never felt more alive.Before the move abroad, I’d lived with my partner for more than a decade. I was well acquainted with sharing life and space. Being truly alone within four walls was as new to me as my neighbourhood on the Bosphorus.Toast with marmaladeBoiled eggFennel salad with walnutsCarolin Würfel is a writer, screenwriter and journalist. She is the author of Three Women Dreamed of SocialismDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...
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