As someone who’s single and recently moved to a new city, I very much identify with both perspectives in your article - it’s easier, when you’re alone, to eat whatever you can scrap together, than it is to spend time, effort, and money on a nice meal. Over the last two years, though, I have found a certain unique enjoyment in dining well by myself, whether at a restaurant or at home... as you describe, it allows a certain intimacy with your meal that is often set aside when you are in company. Of course, I too still fall prey to the by-myself-blahs and open the occasional can of refried beans...

I enjoyed your article, thanks so much for sharing!