In the past few decades, the public in some nations, primarily in western countries, prefer to live alone or in a nuclear family. This phenomenon is due to a sense of independence, as the population wants to live independently without the interruption of family. This essay will analyze the reasons behind this trend and the negative and positive sides. There is a plethora of forces behind this trend which pushes the individual towards solitary. The primary reason is that people require a sense of privilege to live without distribution. They think they can earn and survive without any additional assistance. Many psychologists believe that living alone enhances self-confidence and makes the individual more responsible and durable in fighting against the challenges of life. There are many reasons why society takes it as a negative perspective. Humans are social animals and believe in unity; however , living alone, lacks elderly guidance, which results in a distra...