I'm on the fence with this one. On one hand, I have less motivation to work hard. On the other hand. I have more time and am not being verbally abused by anyo

I'm on the fence with this one. On one hand, I have less motivation to work hard. On the other hand. I have more time and am not being verbally abused by anyone. Having a partner doesn't necessarily mean I'd work harder or smarter. Unfortunately, I have to spend a lot of time and money on family (parents.) Their nagging can be unbelievable. My thoughts are that motivation should be found internally. Loneliness is a feeling you can escape. Even in solitude. You could argue that becoming more inward facing and eschewing community is harmful to greater society and the world at large. But I'd rather save myself from the misery of having to deal with what I consider a mentally ill world. Solitude isn't a bad choice. Isolation isn't the worst thing. You can find peace and quiet.