It's so good to realise I am not alone in preferring my company and not being consumed by the 'fear of missing out' by not having loads of 'friends'.
I was an only child brought up by parents who were publicans. I was left very much on my own to amuse myself. We moved often so making school friends was difficult. Then we lived in a small village quite away from my primary school, so there was no playing out. Secondary school was also miles away from home and still few other children in the area to play with. Went away to college and although there were others I felt no compatibility. Same when I started work. Then, despite living in the same place for over 30yrs with my DH, we never really fitted in to the social life in the village. So, here we are, back where we started, on our own. We have family (on his side) but because we were out of their lives for so many years, it's clear that they see no reason to change that. In fact one DN said she often forgets we live here!!
For most of the time I'm happy in my own skin, but sometimes I do feel pangs...of what I'm not sure!!
Being moved along by someone who "wants your place".