I interpret it slightly differently. I think the author values both "alone time" and social time - "quality time with loved ones."

To be alone does not equal lonliness. One can be with their own thoughts, do a project, enjoy nature outside, ride bike, listen to music and 1000 other things.

Alone time can be much better option than being with a toxic person, socializing with a person who angers you, who attacks you, with whom you have to fight verbally.

I think thats why the author mentions "quality time with loved ones" for the social interaction which should be enjoyable time.

Just an opinion.

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I totally agree with that. But when I read "alone time" it was something I haven't myself craved for decades.

And thats not bad. Hopefully you valued it too because it is valuable. As well as all the other things the authors meantions. And I hope for you to find the right person that will bring you the quality social time and even love. But for that I think we all need a bit of luck and God's blessing.

you're a lucky bastard then.

you should see some people in Manhattan - always running - faking ADHD to get prescription Meth so they can run faster.

i once also got meth prescribed for "adhd" ( i just wanted to lose weight ) and in the office's waiting room were all these fucking high achieving shitheads ( men and women ) - they were all there for their meth prescriptions.

they get ZERO "alone time" no matter what definition of "alone time" you use.