Schizoid personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder' is a Cluster A personality disorder which involves not being interested in social relationships, tendency toward a solitary lifestyle, being secretive and being emotionally cold. This condition is by no means the same as schizophrenia, though people with SzPD will sometimes share similar characteristics as blunted effect or detachment. People who have SzPD do not want a personal relationship which requires emotions. People with SzPD are introverts who feel the need to be independent or alone. Many schizoids are asexual. Any relationships they may have do not involve emotional attachment. SzPD is more common in men than women.