What kind of alone time do you need?

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I like to be alone for a few days, or if I am around other people I wish to be left alone without any talking. I’m not a complete recluse, I do like going out with people fairly often ;) But every now and again, I just want to be completely alone, because I like being alone :) I normally just spend my time on the computer or watching tv shows during that time!

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