I can relate. I don't have the energy for socializing. The thought of spending the evening out making small talk just makes me cringe. I only have energy for my daily chores, work and the dogs. My partner keeps telling me that I need to get out more, that it isn't healthy to stay home all the time. First of all I do not need people around all the time, I do not need to go out, I am not and never have been a social butterfly. I am perfectly happy to putter around and occupy myself. it does not bother me in the least to be alone. I have a couple of close friends and I have my family. What else do I need? Plut I just don't have the energy for obligatory small talk.