Relationships are tough at times. Some of us fear abandonment so we cling to it tightly, some of us fear engulfment, so we tend to keep people at a distance to try to stay safe.

Solitude is one of those funny words that means alone but not lonely, indicating the choice behind the action.

Is it truly better to have poor company than none at all?

We spend too much time trying to figure each other out and not enough time communicating. We've heard it so many times throughout life that it has almost become a cliche: communication is the cornerstone of every successful relationship. It is the path to happiness and order in the workplace, resolving conflicts and fostering compassion, to name a...