Behavioral scientists found that people who prefer solitude over socializing aren't lonely - they've discovered that the quality of their own company is higher than what most social interactions provide

There’s a story our culture tells about people who prefer being alone, and it goes something like this: they’re lonely, they’re avoidant, they’re missing out on the richness of human connection, and sooner or later, they’ll pay a price for it. I used to believe that story. I don’t anymore. Not because I read some … Continue reading "Behavioral scientists found that people who prefer solitude over socializing aren’t lonely – they’ve discovered that the quality of their own company is higher than what most social interactions provide"