I actually had a conversation with Bon-Bon recently about this. Here’s a link.

It’s not that I like being around a bunch of ponies and being really loud, I just draw my energy from interactions with others. I can’t be alone for too long.

I do wind up spending a lot of my time alone, though. And I don’t hang out in large groups as much as I used to. That’s mostly due to hefty costs and family/friends.