Challenging. I've consistently had girlfriends in my life all of which were understanding but critical of my approach to relationships with them and others. No deal breakers but they often remark how weird I am with people. "You are so weird" is said to me a lot by girlfriends. I lose a lot of potential great friends because I don't ever follow up with people. When I'm alone, I'm fully okay with it and don't have any thought on calling a friend or asking someone over. If no one calls or writes for weeks, I'm okay with just being alone. I'm 28 now and don't really have a goal for changing it. The only day to day issue is with coworkers. They want to ask about my day and talk about non-work topics. I have no interest and after 90 seconds, I mention how busy I am. I finish work 2 hours early daily because I don't take any breaks or talk to people. 9-3:30, I diligently work. I go out to social settings but I sit alone, sip bourbon and people watch while reading a book. Sometimes people talk to me but I really do prefer sitting alone and observing. What do I do all day? If I'm not working, I'm cooking, reading non-fiction, watching old films, photographing life and events and writing. I can fit a full day easily with non social activities. I don't ForeSee this changing. If I could make money at it, writing, photography and bouncer/ security work would be my preferred careers. I get along fine with women but I don't date around. I've been on maybe 6 first dates and have had 3 girlfriends with each relationship lasting 3-5 years. I had no friends growing up. We moved to a new area and new school every 12-18 months. The only non-family I speak to once a month is a guy I met online in 2008 who I've met IRL 5 times. He's a good guy and we just chat sometimes on FaceTime. 2 years is about the maximum for "friends" as I think most of them get tired of reaching out / initiating with me.