Based on my life experience, I would say, it depends. If you think of preserving your independence and freedom at the same level as you have it now, the answer is probably no. However, if you are willing to compromise some of it, - not to trade in, but compromise, - in exchange for building a home, a relationship, and a community, then it might work. I'm skeptical though about the latter, but it's just me.

Good luck with it, Becky :-)