I agree with your general sentiment, but try to understand that if you've never been married it might put you into a vastly different frame of mind from someone

I agree with your general sentiment, but try to understand that if you've never been married it might put you into a vastly different frame of mind from someone who has rarely eaten alone without their SO for a long time. Also, they most certainly do NOT have to "learn to live by yourself", at least not immediately.