Solitude isn't always a red flag

Solitude isn’t always a red flag (Photo: iStock)

Has someone ever told you that you need to step out more or be more socially accommodating? Well, you don’t have to and here is why. The intentional pursuit of solitude, once viewed with scepticism, has increasingly become a recognised and even admired aspect of modern life.

For many of us, the deliberate choice to forgo social gatherings is not a sign of disdain for others but a genuine preference for the peace and fulfilment we find in our own company, wherever that may be. From a psychological standpoint, this distinction is crucial because a healthy inclination toward solitude is very different from a pathological avoidance of social interaction.