Let's see ... Let me predict the top four answers ...
1. Bad buddy experience.
2. Hobby (UW photography) that makes a buddy system less favourable.
3. Time/location restraints that make co-ordinating with a buddy problematic.
4. The joy of solitude - no worrying about someone else's air supply, comfort level,
enjoyment/interests. Focusing on your needs for your predetermined time.
Write me up as number 1 and 4.[/QUOTE
#1 Every one has a bad buddy story. Not on my list of why.
#2 Not into photography
#3 I am lucky I have many good dive "buddies" and many interesting places near by. (Interesting to me anyways)
#4 Joy of solitude. Yeah that works into the mix.
I guess out of the top 4, I can only relate to #4