1. PEACE AND QUIET.
2. SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
3. DESIRE TO LIVE A SIMPLIER LIFE.
4. SHIFTING PRIORITIES.
5. CREATIVE EXPRESSION SUCH AS PAINTING.
6. COPING WITH LOSS OF A FRIEND OF FAMILY MEMBER.
7. ENJOYMENT OF SOLO HOBBIES.
FAST FACT: REASONS OLDER MEN PREFER TO BE ALONE