Makes more sense it would be a rationalization thing...I haven't really experienced that sort of thing though. Too afraid of being mistreated to put myself in situations where I will experience unpleasant social interaction(even on a sub-conscious level apparently)...to justify needing to be alone. I can see how someone could do that though unintentionally.

Then again though even if you don't poke the bear so to speak, it doesn't necessarily mean you will avoid mistreatment from others.