Some people are very happy in solitude. When I was separated from the last husband I thought there could be nothing better than being alone.   

Then TheSilentOne happened! Unsought, unlooked for and not encouraged. We just happened. And so the happiness I didn't know could exist WITH a partner also happened.

10 year anniversary of the day we met New Year's Day 2011. And 8 years married same day.

So happiness is definitely possible with or without another.

You go on being happy Little Hawk... where ever and to whom ever that happy journey leads you.