I like living in solitude most of the time. What about you?
I definitely enjoy short-term solitude! I like being able to work, rest and think without being disturbed!
I agree, its a great to be introspective and think about the days events.
I'm not sure I could deal with long-term solitude though! It often causes loneliness and reclusion. 
I think thats why its used as punishment in prisons in the form of solitary confinement. 
That's a great point! Long-term solitude can even lead to depression. I guess we all need human contact from time to time!
Yes we are social animals after all. Imagine living in solitude your entire life!
seen as undesirable, causing loneliness or reclusion resulting from inability to establish relationships. Furthermore, it might even lead to clinical depression. However, for some people, solitude is not depressing. Still others (e.g. monks) regard long-term solitude as a means of spiritual enlightenment. Indeed, marooned people have been left in solitude for years without any report of psychological symptoms afterwards.
Enforced loneliness (solitary confinement) has been a punishment method throughout history. It is often considered a form of torture.
In contrast
Solitude
Solitude is a state of seclusion or isolation, i.e., lack of contact with people. It may stem from bad relationships, loss of loved ones, deliberate choice, infectious disease, mental disorders, neurological disorders or circumstances of employment or situation (see castaway).
Short-term solitude is often valued as a time when one may work, think or rest without being disturbed. It may be desired for the sake of privacy.
A distinction has been made between solitude and loneliness. In this sense