My friend group from college all moved to the same city after graduation and we've been doing everything together for three years, but I'm the only one who's started pulling back to spend more time alone. They're taking it personally and planning interventions because they think I'm depressed, but actually I've never felt clearer about what I need.
More people experience this than they realize.
Personal growth toward solitude is being pathologized by well-meaning friends who equate withdrawal with suffering.
“Where Are You with The choice to live alone — solitude and flourishing?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.