When your alone you become your own best friend if there is only one of you for company, In effect you’re on a path of self discovery before you even realise. Only children probably know themselves better than others due to the early start. I believe It's true what they say, just because your alone doesn't mean that your lonely.
Being alone is essential though social interaction is a vital part of growth and communication. After all how you know your real self to be won't be the same from other people’s perspectives. I have found that I'm not fully myself around anybody but my mother due to the unconditional love I know is there. People, heightened in this day and age, judge one another too much which creates uncomfortable environments. I guess time is a developer for a comfortable atmosphere between individuals.
It's all good. : )