Once you realize that you can do whatever you want, whenever you want, you will know why it is so great. You don't have to worry about what the other person wants to do next, or where they want to eat, or work around their sleeping habits, etc. You can talk to other's in line or you can daydream, do things on your phone. I love to read and I have the NOOK app on my phone so I always have a book. After 30+ years of working with the public, the last thing that I want to do is talk to people. It is mentally exhausting always being upbeat and friendly. Going solo is my time to mentally recharge. I love my family and miss them, but we are all better off when Mama gets to turn her brain off for a while. I also have no issues being on my own or eating on my own.