I am a loner as well.

Back story-as a child, teen & in college I was not. I am an only child so I wanted to be with others, but most of the time I was alone-My mother ignored me & myfather died when I was young.

After a break up with a serious BF(8 yrs)..I guess I was afraid of people, and since my mother left me down, I slowly became a loner. There are certtain things I have always preferred to do alone.

I have been in relationships in which there was at least an hour drive time...I think I did that on purspose. I have gone months with telling on guy I did not feel up to seeing him & I would just be alone & watch TV or do some things myself.

I now am very lonely & self isolating. I relate better to animals than people. I feel I will die alone.

PsychAL, I am impressed with you placing yourself out there! Best of luck with it. i see everyone paired up & it makes me sad.