A Muslim is basically commanded to live with people and try to change them and call them to the path of Allah either by word or by action.
Ibn `Umar reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “The believer who mixes with people and endures their injury is better than the person who does not mix with people nor endure their injury.”

 

Seclusion is only recommended when a person is almost sure he will fall into trials and tribulation and will not be able to save himself or his family.