(PW) manage

He realized that he was able to get along quite well without his partner.

(free)

1. To be or continue to be on harmonious terms: gets along with the in-laws.

2. To manage or fare with reasonable success: can't get along on those wages.

3.

a. To make progress.

b. To advance, especially in years.

4. To go away; leave.

get along with - have smooth relations; "My boss and I get along very well"

(MW)

intransitive verb

1 to proceed toward a destination : progress

2 to meet one's needs : manage got along on a minimum of clothing> 

3 to be or remain on congenial terms

(wordnik)

-verb

1. (idiom) (transitive or intransitive) to be together or coexist well, without arguments or trouble
2. (idiom) To survive; to do well enough.

-verb

1. Proceed or get along.
2. Have smooth relations.
3. Develop in a positive way.