Well I think you are still just a little short on confidece or you wouldn't be asking the question.You have many seasons ahead of you to hunt any way you please.With where you're at I think another year with a buddy would be my advice.Try to get sombody different this season and see how his stile works as compared to last year.
I've killed birds by myself but I like the buddy thing,be it withman,woman,or child.Call in a bird for your best duddy in the world,or your sons first bird,or even your wife.See how those hunts stack up after 10 years pass.Those solo birds aren't even close to me.