Thank you for writing such a necessary challenge to the stigma society places on those who prefer their own company. At 51, I've lived long enough to disocver the truth in ALL of the reasons you listed as to why being a loner is advantageous to many. Here is another one: you avoid fake friends who smile in your face, but seceretly may bedruge you any happiness or success (whatever that means to you) you may have in your life due to jealousy. Again, I appreciate you being courageous enough to advocate for the benefits of enjoying being alone.