There are many times when I try to tell myself that life is easier without folks, but - speaking only for myself - I find that even very superficial interactions with people make me feel a bit happier. Right now I agree with you that it's just too hard - after six months of hoping I'll be able to join in the discussion with a local book group, I find the room where they meet (and the pace of the discussion and the distance they sit from one another) is just an impossible hearing situation for me. I know I'm supposed to whip out a microphone or Roger pen for them to pass around and ask them to talk more slowly to accommodate me. But I doubt it would help even if I were assertive and well equipped enough to ask. I'm feeling embarrassed because I rarely join in the discussion and still feel like a not very bright outsider, so I'm planning to quit the group. Bummer.
All I can think - speaking only for myself again - is that eventually I'll come across another situation which will work out better. But right now I'm feeling discouraged and planning to take a few months before I try something new.