I have a dog and a cat as well. I could be around alot of ppl if i wanted to be. Yet, given my situation, it is not easy to be around ppl. I have spent most of my life alone, even with a s/o in my life.
I stay single simply cause I havent found anyone who can tolerate me long enough. Ive had lots of relationships in my life time. More then most, less than some. Not the point though. Just saying, the loneliness can be almost to much to bare at times.