It’s not wrong to desire and work at strengthening your inner self. No one can answer that ever burning question of what makes up you—but you. However, we are not meant to live this life as solitary creatures, nor is it weakness to lean on others from time to time. Trust me, those who know me will tell you I’m a pretty strong and opinionated woman, but even I can’t do this whole living thing alone. Really, I have no desire to do it alone. By letting others into your life, their support can become like bracers for your own. For those days when you just don’t know what to choose, others might be able to offer you a different point of view, which might lead to greater clarity. When it comes to making choices, greater clarity is never a bad thing. Yes, there are those that might not have your best interest at heart, but that is still not a good reason to push everyone away. It takes time to weed out the bad and create solid friendships around you, so start now. You want those friendships forged before the crisis comes.