It's a minor thing but was wondering what other people thought.

I'll start by saying I've never been outgoing, always had lower socialisation needs, quite introverted.

I now work an early shift on weekends and so go early to bed Sat night. I don't get a whole load of social invitations but when I do they tend to be Sat night. Last Christmas I went to one party on Sat night but left at 9.30 and decided there wasn't really much point in going at all as parties don't really get started til then.

The only other option would be to stay up late and have less sleep but I know I would feel terrible next day (& my job is physical so requires energy).

Some people (most) are fine about it but one friend said it sounded like I was making excuses.

Tbh it is not a great hardship for me with having lower social needs and I am happiest at home with my family it's true. But I'm not fully making excuses either - I do need my sleep before an early shift. I'd be happy to socialise mid week but of course no parties/night outs are then because most people work then (not me!)

Am I being selfish? My friend indicated this was the case.