I'd say it made me more outgoing. If I wasn't, I wouldn't meet anyone! Especially when I was single I got in the habit of starting conversations with people (bo

I'd say it made me more outgoing. If I wasn't, I wouldn't meet anyone! Especially when I was single I got in the habit of starting conversations with people (both men and women). I also make a habit of going on walks in the neighbourhood. I'd find it harder to be self employed if I lived someplace I couldn't do that. But when I step outside there are parks full of people. When I first moved out on my own I got terribly lonesome, until I started going to cafes. Talking with the staff at a local cafe is actually a good way to get a small dose of socialization each day. I found, surprisingly, that I didn't need deep social connection on a daily basis, but I did need some social contact. In other words, for filling that need, a 3 min chat with a barista was as effective as an hour with a close friend.