Has anyone ever gone from having no friends or family to ending up in a happy, healthy relationship?

[CandidTurtle]

I know this might sound a bit bleak but it’s something I’ve been wondering about. If someone is starting from a place of total isolation - no close family, no solid friends - is it still possible to build a fulfilling life with someone?

Not in a “fix me” way but genuinely… can you go from having no one, to eventually finding someone who chooses you, values you, and builds a life with you - even if you come with a lot of emotional history and not much of a support network?

AIBU to hope that kind of connection still happens for people or is that just a fairy tale for the well-adjusted and well-connected?

Yes, I did...
Had an awful situation years ago, had a breakdown.

Ended up classed as homeless in emergency accommodation. Completely alone.

Met my now husband in a cafe that did unlimited hot drinks. (I had no heating at one point so use to hang in there for warmth with unlimited hot coco 😂)

Now...married, kids and I'm working whilst gaining a degree. Lots can change very quickly :)

If caught early enough maybe. Hard to build a life without a family being on the cards unless you’re prepared to throw yourself in to slaving after him and his

You could be unlucky in that you were an only child, your parents are dead, and your two close friends emigrated. No problem here.

Or you could have driven everyone away with your major mental health problems (for which you refuse to seek help), be a huge narcissist, and don't know the meaning of the word compromise.

So it kind of depends, and impossible to help without more context. But in essence, no, a family and close friends are not necessary for a well-adjusted person to have a successful romantic relationship.