Well, to be honest.
We tend to be afraid, worried or fearful of something. Because we do not understand how things truly work in life.
I’d say and Confucius have said, “Life is simple but we tend/insist to make it complicated”.
We were never in control of the circumstances and scenarios in life. So, why worry? Just make do with whatever you have with whatever you can do at the moment. No matter what happens, like you said, life goes on.
And in terms of a relationship, it is okay to depend on one another but even when we are separated from our partners, both must learn to stand on their own. An advice I found from a magazine, a romantic relationship must be like two trees, connected with a branch. Not hogging/hugging each other at once. There must be a balance of interdependence and independence. Now showing off here, I’ve had rough times in my past relationships, I had to move on with them gone, no matter what.
Nothing is perfect nor absolute, we just make do and get by.
The journey may not be easy but it will be worthwhile for those who dare to make it worthwhile.
Either way, I wish you all the best with whatever obstacles that you are facing, along with your loved ones.