Over the past couple weeks I've had two people condemn me for this.
One, my sister. We fought over the phone about something and she tried to pull the "Well at least I don't spend all my time by myself, I actually have friends!" I recognize the fact that, in general, she is pretty stupid. That said, I have friends that I hang out with, but I enjoy alone time. I dabble in dating but it is not my priority.
I had another person I was arguing with try to tell me, "oh yeah well I'm married and have kids, you just spend your sad time alone with no gf". Uh, and?
Why is that bad? In the past I've had other people mention it, not just these two. I have my own place, a job that is only a step or two away from my dream job. As far as my job is concerned, I do a hell of a lot more for the community (the people) than anyone I know of.
But since I enjoy alone time when I'm free, I'm a "basement virgin"? Apparently.