…ey don’t want to be tethered to someone or something, this of course frequently gets misunderstood, just because somebody wants to retreat temporarily doesn’t mean that that person is depressed, sad or an introvert. There’s a substantial difference between loneliness and solitude. It’s actually the opposite, by wanting to experience or experiment a quiet moment by yourself, one is taking the opportunity to pay attention and reflect on one’s emotions. To deal with one’s issues. To work on failed projects, to start a spiritual journey.