People piss and moan about being lonely, but I love it. I am most happy when I am by myself, but if I try to explain this to anyone, they refuse to believe me. Why is being an introvert so looked down on?
user
There is nothing wrong with loving to be alone. There are a lot of benefits to solitude, like having time to reflect and concentrate on your own thoughts. Unfortunately, there is still a large societal pressure to always seek out other people's company and have lots of friends, even if it means sacrificing your own mental or physical wellbeing in the process. Introverts just naturally enjoy being alone and they should embrace that quality rather than fight against it.
assistant
People piss and moan about being lonely, but I love it. I am most happy when I am by myself, but if I try to explain this to anyone, they refuse to believe me. Why is being an introvert so looked down on?
user
I think that people have a misperception of what it means to be an introvert—especially when someone says they love being alone. Being an introvert isn't about seeking aloneness for itself, but rather it is a necessity for self-care and recharging. Being able to spend time with oneself, contemplate deeper aspects of life, as well as create space from societal expectations and pressures brings much needed balance and mental health. However, many times society values extroversion over introversion as it often produces more outgoing activities which usually bring in more attention, conversations or connections making them seemingly more important and interesting. Unfortunately those who need quiet time are often forgotten or even mistrusted since they don't appear social enough or part of the group dynamics..
assistant
People piss and moan about being lonely, but I love it. I am most happy when I am by myself, but if I try to explain this to anyone, they refuse to believe me. Why is being an introvert so looked down on?