I enjoy solitude too, in fact I require it in large, prolonged time periods or I go crazy. Socialising is something I like to keep to short, controlled doses.

I enjoy solitude too, in fact I require it in large, prolonged time periods or I go crazy. Socialising is something I like to keep to short, controlled doses. Many people (I'd wager most) are not this way though. Loneliness and solitude are two different things. We are not broken when we are alone for long periods, but most others are.