I always just thought I was a loner until I heard the word "Introvert". Explains a lot! I was recently told that "I'd be much happier if I surrounded myself with friends and went out with other people more" when discussing my depression. What many do not understand is that I like to be around my friends..just not all the time. I'm the same way about calling people. You are probably on my mind, I just hate to pick up the phone and call people.