I see your point, Mimi. And can't disagree. But it's hard to know what is the generalization - that most people want companionship and loyalty and family, or that most people want the freedom to do their own thing most of the time, with occasional input from others.

You are happily residing in the former, and me in the latter.

I guess too we should establish a definition of 'need'. And on that front I don't think there is any 'need'. There may be desire or want or preference. But it isn't need. In my opinion at least.

And Tinkerbell, I agree we need social contact. I spend all day socially contacting people. At the end of the day I just want to go home and tune out in peace at home! I like 'me' time. Lot's of it.