Believe it or not, living a single life means times of solitude has actually improved my social life! Read on to find out more…

When I reached a place in life where I was comfortable and enjoying living alone, the need for solitude became a necessity for my own well-being. Solitude has not only helped me to create a closer relationship with myself but another huge plus is the positive effect it has on my social life. My social life took a turn after going through a stage very similar to a detoxifying experience. But this time, the detox involved people in my life. It turned out to be a social detox. 

Firstly, let’s start with some basics and this is solely based on my own perceptions and experience. In my opinion, there is confusion over what solitude is and how social isolation differs.  The terms often get mixed up. It’s understandable though because, on the surface, they can both look quite similar. However, I would say when it comes to our emotions, solitude and social isolation are at opposite ends of the same spectrum when it comes to realising their effects. Social isolation may induce physical and mental states of anxiety and depression. Although, it doesn’t always have to be so extreme.