A sense of discomfort can get in the way of your ability to enjoy companionship today. You may furthermore feel guilty that you cannot seem to appreciate the good qualities others bring to your life. What you are feeling is likely nothing more than a consequence of your wanting to spend some time in the comfort of solitude. If people question your choice to avoid social situations, try to explain that you are not glum but desirous of an opportunity to engage in focused self-examination. You can accomplish this easily today by taking a personal day at work or coming straight home after your day's labors are done.

When we recognize and accept that our feelings for the people we care about will change over time, waxing and waning slightly as circumstances shift, we need not feel ill at ease during those times we prefer to be alone. Many people regard their need for solitude as a form of betrayal since it takes them away from the loving presence of family and friends. But occasional isolation is a vital element in the maintenance of human well-being, which means that wanting to be alone is not so much a commentary on the state of our relationships as it is indicative of a simple desire to reconnect with our inner selves. We can find consolation in the knowledge that we will likely soon feel drawn to our loved ones once again. You will feel comfortable spending time away from friends and family today because you accept that feelings are fluid rather than fixed.