This human being isn't very social.

Your experience was similar to mine when I was younger. I had a lot of social anxiety, because I had no idea how to socialize. I tried hard, but I never could get it right. Now, I don't care if I am social or not.

I like being alone, because it is comforting. Sometimes, I need to visit with family and a few friends, especially when I feel stressed. When visiting, I don't always talk. No one complains about it, because they have accepted me and my quirks.

P.S. I also can't stand malls. Whenever, I need to go, it is always during the week, when it is fairly quiet.