But what if someone wants to be alone, and who relishes solitude?
I am one of those people who prefers solitude. I can be entirely by myself for days or weeks on end with zero issue, but can feel immensely lonely in a crowd.
Even spending time with others is problematic. I can be at a party or a get-together and be very social and talkative, but after an hour I get psychologically “itchy” and have an overwhelming desire to leave and return to my own private space. Sometimes the only “socialization” I need is to people-watch for a half hour or so, and that hits me only a few times a year.
George Carlin said it best when he described liking people, but only in small doses. That aligns pretty much with how I feel.
I am one of those people who prefers solitude. I can be entirely by myself for days or weeks on end with zero issue, but can feel immensely lonely in a crowd.
Even spending time with others is problematic. I can be at a party or a get-together and be very social and talkative, but after an hour I get psychologically “itchy” and have an overwhelming desire to leave and return to my own private space. Sometimes the only “socialization” I need is to people-watch for a half hour or so, and that hits me only a few times a year.
George Carlin said it best when he described liking people, but only in small doses. That aligns pretty much with how I feel.