Well - i was raised different. I wasnt appreciated for what i did, like doing all the laundry (with a wringer washer and hanging clothes on the clothes line), then ironing everything the next day, from age 10 on. So it didnt make me feel useful to anyone.

Other people were just a demand on my time. Usually a ridiculous demand. Which wasnt reciprocated. So i got away.

But i think its all on how your brain was trained. You cant fight it. Im not lonely. I feel not irritated by stupid things and that makes me happy.

Im glad you made this a new thread because yes i too thought it deserved separate discussion.