Love, freedom, and solitude

How can we reconcile our need for freedom with our yearning for intimacy and the experience of relationships? "It's wonderful to be alone, it's wonderful to be in love, and it's wonderful to be with people. These things complement each other, they are not contradictory. When you're spending quality time with others, enjoy it, enjoy it to the fullest; there's no need to worry about solitude. And wh...