I'm alone most of the time and, once in a while, I start thinking about how I "should" be out around people more often.

I'm not married, so I have the bed to myself (except for the dog).

At work, the cube walls are high and most of us go for days without even seeing each other. There's no constant, "Good morning!" each day like I've had at other jobs.

My child is grown and still lives here, but busy with his own life, so I eat my meals alone, spend my evenings alone, and sleep alone again each night.

Every few weeks, I'll do something social.

Don't beat yourself up about it.

If I had to be around people each day, I would never have time to get my own projects done (like writing), and I'm sure I would be in worse shape than I am now due to stress.

The only thing that I really miss is the relationship with a former best girlfriend. I don't have anyone to confide in, and that's kind of tough sometimes.