It's got to the point where a lot of the time, I wish I was single. Not to hook up with anyone else, not because there's someone waiting in the wings - I just want to be on my own, alone, only having to look after myself.

What stops me?

• 'Grass is greener on the other side'... what if after taking this irreversible step, I actually miss things?
• She has been totally dependent on me for too long, I think. I don't know if she'd be able to cope on her own, and I don't want that on my head.
• The huge screaming match and theatrics that would accompany any announcement of such. I like to avoid conflict. :-\