Mmm, kumquat. First time I had one I thought, "Wow, this is incredible!" Second time I had one I thought, "Wow, the difference between a good one and a bad one is incredible!!"
@short_circut what he initially described was it being quiet. Sometimes it being too quiet can be isolating. Coupled with being on his own for the first time and getting out a relationship, can be very isolating. As someone who is introverted, I can say there's a difference between feeling isolated, and just spending time by yourself.