That is indeed the moral of the story. And youre right, I'd rather be alone and happy than miserable with someone else.

You're right about the voice that says we're not worthy. In fact, sometimes, I think, especially for women, we've been socialized to almost be apologetic about being attractive, smart and accomplished. Be nice, don't argue, be humble, don't be a prideful woman, and on and on. Hell once my mother even tried to discourage me from going to law school because, in her mind, no man would want to marry a woman that was smarter than him. Doesn't that just say it all?

Thank you for reading and for your well considered comment. :)