I can totally relate to this. It was probably only when my H moved out and told me he was done that I realised how much I wanted him. Up until that point i generally kept him at arms length always thinking he would be there - yes - this is my acceptance of the part that I played in the breakdown of our M.
So I think you are absolutely right - whilst we continue to be attached and show we are not the lost ones, we will be alone.
Me 37 years young!! S11 S7 T22 M14 D final 13.05.2010 Today is the first day of the rest of my life!!! First post: D Day has arrived