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I agree with TMHeimer. Over the last 45+ years, the majority of my dives have been solo and have followed these three guidelines. However, diving solo has caused me to develop some rather anti-social diving habits. That is, I tend to be one of those "same ocean" dive buddies you hear about. Until a couple of years ago, this wasn't really a problem because what dive buddies I did have were also solo divers and were adequately self-sufficient. But since my sons started diving, I've had to make some changes and be more attentive when they dive with me.
I'm lucky (I think) in being the exact opposite when with a buddy. Like you're supposed to, I'm constantly keeping track of the buddy and get annoyed if he/she isn't doing the same. Maybe that's a plus in going solo, as I can concentrate on what I want to, like collecting shells.