I do tend to avoid the bassinet seats wherever possible, when solo travelling, as it's pretty much guaranteed you'll end up with a seatmate in a potentially non-full cabin, and there's always the chance you'll get turfed out before boarding if an infant requires it.

I favour the rear seats these days as not reclining into someone is something I like.
Maybe not on an aircraft with no windows though.

No guarantee of getting a seat pair regardless of where you sit though.