be ok with being alone

I’ve been in relationships for pretty much my entire life, well at least starting in high school. I’ve always had someone and when I didn’t I made sure I found someone quick, to prevent from being alone. My marriage of 7 years ended about a year ago and for the first time in a long time I’m alone. It’s been difficult to deal with but I feel this is a good thing in my life right now. Although I do feel lonely at times, I know this is something that I need to get through on my own. I don’t want to get into another relationship to prevent loneliness and I don’t want to be with anyone because I feel like they validate me, I don’t want to depend on someone else to make me happy. Life can be good alone, I have an opportunity to get to know myself again.