People Share The Real Reason Behind Why They Prefer Being Alone

It's nothing personal.

Preferring Chill

"Honestly, I like peace and quiet. People talk too much."

– knighttimedragon

Introverts Rule

"Yep, most people are exhausting after a while. It's why my favourite people are all quiet introverts."

– hauteburrrito

Break From The Family

"I live in a family of 6. Any moment of being alone is the closest i can get to silence and peace. And chilling while watching a good series or reading my fav books."

– crazy_not_but_lazy

Some people like the luxury of not having anyone around influencing them.

I'm In Control

"Because I'm in control and can do whatever I like without being dominated by the ringleader."

– SeladorSmith

Party Of One

"Same. One time I went to a convention alone and it was such a great experience. I got to enjoy the panels I wanted and come and go at my leisure, rest when I wanted. I went with a group in the past and have one friend who dominates and makes wherever they want to go the priority. When I finally did get to decide on a panel, they complained the whole time."

"Going to events alone is superior."

– SluffyBound490

No More Accommodating

"Haven’t seen this one mentioned yet: Not compromising. Might come off as a bit direct or selfish but balancing the social needs or expectations of others constantly can be exhausting."

– kraljaca

It's Habit-Forming

"Unaccountable autonomy is addictive. Solitude is a luxury if you get used to it."

– tickle_mittens

It's Not That Selfish

– BigDumbGreenMong

It's about not no longer becoming exhausted.

Dropping The Act

"I get tired pretending I am paying attention when people talk."

– Otototototototoi

Self-Love

"Because I like myself."

– bread_makes_u_fatt

At the end of the day, I want to enjoy peace and quiet time and indulge in my own interests not shared by those closest to me.

I want to play my 80s music without being judged. I want to read without distractions. I want to watch my shows without running commentary.

But trust, I also have my itch for other human interaction to share laughs, ideas, and inspiration.

I'm not exclusively an introvert, nor an extrovert.

But I find that finding the right balance keeps me sane, and when I get asked if why I'm such a homebody sometimes, I tell them it's nothing personal.