You might think that I am crazy for saying this, but I personally love my alone time. I think when I was younger I used to be afraid to be alone and felt like I constantly needed to be surrounded by people in order to feel fulfilled in some way. But nowadays, I take advantage of being alone. That is where I am able to relax and be at peace with my life and my thoughts.
In my opinion, I believe it is important for people to learn to feel comfortable with being alone from time to time. You can't always rely on other people to be there for you, and sometimes you are the only person you have, so you might as well enjoy it.
I find myself to be much more productive when I am doing things on my own time and with no one else around me talking my ear off. I feel more motivated to get shit done is what I am trying to say (excuse the profanity, but it seemed appropriate). Sometimes I just like going out and doing things alone, like getting my nails done, going for a walk, or even having a beach day with myself. I think it can be pretty therapeutic, honestly, and it is not weird at all.
More importantly, just because I like spending time alone does not mean that I am necessarily lonely. Of course, I love spending time with people that I love and care about, but sometimes we all need a break, ya know? I know after I have a long day of classes or a long day at work that I am pretty much exhausted because I had to deal with all the energy of the people around me. Socializing can drain you, so it is crucial to take some time for yourself and recuperate.
So, I don't know why there is such a stigma around being alone. I urge everyone reading this to engage in spending more time with yourself. Go for a drive and blast your favorite song with the windows down, or even just take yourself to get coffee or lunch. You will be amazed at how nice it feels, and maybe you will start to appreciate it more and more as time goes on. I know I do and I will never take it for granted, especially as I get older.