Overview
- People who prefer time alone often show emotional independence, creative drive, selective relationships, and stronger attention.
- Coverage distinguishes chosen solitude from unwanted loneliness, noting the former can restore balance and the latter reflects a lack of meaningful bonds.
- Reports cite growing unwanted loneliness in large cities and say social media fosters superficial contact that can intensify emptiness.
- Attachment patterns help explain tolerance for being alone, with anxious attachment tied to fear of abandonment and constant validation seeking.
- Choosing solitude can strengthen relationships because people become more selective and invest in fewer, deeper bonds.