[dubeye]

It’s perhaps possible to get the bulk of this ‘required’ socialisation from your home life though

[basisword]

While this is true, when your relationship comes to an end you are suddenly very alone.

[dubeye]

Yes but you can get new one

[iamnothere]

Yes. It helps to have a partner who also has a rich intellectual and/or creative life.

[dubeye]

I don’t think even this is essential otherwise books would serve