For me, this is like reading about aliens...

For me, this is like reading about aliens...  I've always liked being alone, doing things alone.  I've never thought of that preference as antisocial or weird – it's just the way I am.  I have a few close friends (including my lovely bride!) whom I do like sharing experiences with, but in general my default is to do things on my own.  This was a source of friction in my career, as darned near everything I ever did as an employee was as part of a team.  The few exceptions stand out in my mind for the pleasure they brought me...