What If I Grow Old Alone?

 

When I watched Alden Richards’ interview, one line really struck me. his fear of growing old alone. I didn’t expect that someone like him, who has fame, success, and so many people around him, would admit something so vulnerable. Hearing that made me stop and think about my own life.

I realized I’m not getting any younger. What if I also grow old alone? Will I still be happy if I don’t have someone beside me? Is it really scary to grow old alone? Why would you be afraid? These questions stayed in my mind because, just like Alden, I’ve been so busy with work, projects, and responsibilities. I enjoy being productive, but sometimes I wonder if I’m forgetting the deeper part of life, the part that’s about love, companionship, and connection.

Sometimes I even think: maybe I will be happy if I have a lot of money. If I have many, many money, I can buy the things I want in this world, comfort, travel, security, and all the material things that make life easier. Money can give freedom, and it can solve many problems. But then I ask myself: will it really be enough when I grow old? Can money replace the warmth of companionship?

Sometimes I just wish I won’t reach the age where I can no longer take care of myself when I get sick. Because I know, if I am alone in life, I will be the only one to do everything for myself. That idea makes me realize how hard it can be to face old age without someone by your side.

Alden has success, wealth, and recognition, yet he still fears growing old alone. It shows that no matter how much we achieve or earn, the fear of loneliness is real. Growing old alone is not just about being without people, it’s about missing the shared laughter, the small conversations, the presence of someone who truly cares.

So I think the answer is balance. Yes, I want to work hard, earn money, and enjoy the things this world can offer. But I also need to make space for relationships, love, and gratitude. Because in the end, happiness is not only about what I can buy, it’s also about who I share my life with.

Watching Alden’s interview made me realize that life is short, and while money and busyness can give satisfaction, it is love, kindness, and connection that make growing old less fearful, and life more meaningful.