I can totally understand and I think you're being very smart about it.
Str8 shaving should be a zen thing and done in total harmony with yourself only.

Even after 25+ years of str8 shaving I need to have my total peace and quiet around me to enjoy my shave. It's not so much the concentration but those 20+ minutes make me forget about any problems or sorrows I may have. It truly encloses me in a cocoon with only happy feelings.
It's a healthy mental work-out.

I truly hope you do find the time to enjoy a str8 shave once in a while.