I also prefer smoking alone or with very select friends - usually one or two at most. First: more smoke for us , but really, with one or two friends you can have wonderful (focused) conversations when one is high. Also, makes the evenings more special because you are with one to laugh with, watch movies with, and play games with. When it comes to large groups, it's just to chaotic for my taste. Too much going on.

As for being alone, most of the day I'm working so being able to go home alone, relax with a good movie and a nice J is quite the life for me. Something I will never get tired of doing.