What causes us to feel sad when "alone"? And why?

What causes us to feel sad when "alone"? And why?
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Because you’re extroverted. I on the other hand am introverted, I want nothing more than to be alone away from people and society as a whole. When I am alone it makes me happy, it makes me feel relaxed and re-energized.
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