I am so glad this is changing. One thing I always irk about Asian culture (am Asian) is the need to have friends to do things. I grew up in North America and I always had the mindset that if you want to do it, then go for it.
Going out solo is great. That’s how you meet new friends. If you always hang out with the same group, you never expand your circle. I hope this whole culture of interdependency disappears.
I am reminded of the online quote by someone, “if you never learn to be alone, you will always be lonely.”