I used to have a friend and we would get together to sew and chat. Since she passed, I tend to stay ay home and sew alone. I get a lot done - usually and I enjoy the "me" time. My husband retired a few years ago and he is usually hanging around - wanting to go to the beach, go for a drive, do that, do this. My sewing room is on the second floor of our house and that is my getaway zone. Unless he decides to come up there and see what I'm doing. LOL. I do have quilting/sewing/crafting friends but have found I prefer to visit and exchange ideas with them and do my sewing at home.