Do you enjoy doing things alone?

Philippines
May 24, 2011 7:58am CST
Yes, I do. I love watching movies and even eating out alone. I also love shopping alone. Of course it would be fun if friends would join me, but if everybody else is busy, I just do it alone. I think it's really fun!
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@783748 (178)
• Philippines
24 May 11
I would prefer doing things with someone but at times when I'd like to reflect, I just wanna be alone. This is the time we appreciate more ourselves. I also do enjoy doing things alone especially in times when you feel like suffocated in this world.
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@emerillus (467)
• Philippines
24 May 11
It depends on what I'm doing. Cleaning the house or any tasks at home I prefer to be done alone. When it comes to leisure like eating out, watching movies, shopping, etc, I prefer to share with someone, either my boyfriend or my close friends. When it comes to enjoyable things like that, I want someone with me because then joy and happiness will be doubled..=)
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
24 May 11
i am an only child so i am used to being alone plus, my kids and hubby are gone and i only work 3 days per week so i am alone two days per week as well so i like doing solitary things like reading or working on my crafts.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
24 May 11
When I was younger I loved shopping alone and seeing a movie on my own. These days I travel about with my disabled son aged 4 and my daughter that will be 2 next month. In my younger days I loved traveling on my own to different destinations. Since my disabled son was born I have traveled with him and then my daughter once she was born.
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
24 May 11
When my niece and nephews are here I love to bring them anywhere I go to accompany me. Perhaps people might mistakenly think that I am their mother but it is okay. I love when there are kids around. They make the journey fell great.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
24 May 11
If I am working on a story or something like that it is easier for me to do it when I am alone and no one interrupts me, but in most situations I prefer to have company. I don't mind doing things on my own for instanse shopping or eating out, and in the past I also travelled alone, but I definately prefer to do those things with my husband or a group of friends. I like to chat to my friends and I think it is a lot more fun to do things with others Right now I my husband and I are usually together because we don't know that many people in our area (we moved here some months ago)
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@sender621 (14894)
• United States
24 May 11
I enjoy doing things with other people. it can make the time spent seem worthwhile. there are some things that i do enjoy doing alone though. having some time to myself helps me in so many decisions. it doesn't have to be loneliness that lets us do things alone. sometimes we just need that time and space to put things into proper perspective.
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
24 May 11
Yes, I love being alone. Working alone, creating alone, walking alone, watching movies alone, eating alone...I love it all. Some would call me a loner; but I'm not really. Because most of what I do alone is for others; for example, I'm a songwriter: I write songs for others; not myself; I create; I write...who for? To a large degree for others. I just happen to like to do it alone. But I'm resident among lots of people on the verge of one of the biggest cities in the world. And I'm very close to my family. I love to be alone; but I'm intensely aware of others. Many creative people like their own company, their own thoughts, feelings, memories, they gain great pleasure from their inner worlds, and colossal peace and joy and meaning from solitude. But they are not lonely; or loners. As for me...yes, I love to be alone...but I am always aware that others are incredibly important to me. And always will be. Solitude is wonderful; but I have the choice to end it when I please.
• United Kingdom
25 May 11
Thank you for best response.
@gerald_lian (2188)
• Australia
25 May 11
Call me weird, but ever since my childhood days, I have always preferred being a loner and doing things on my own. Other people (including my parents) have always wondered why I prefer being alone; even I myself find it hard to explain, but I just feel comfortable that way really. And yes, like you, I do think it's really fun! Having the freedom of being able to do what you want, the way you want it, without any barriers or hindrances is just awesome. The only problem is, if I keep on this way, I may never be able to find myself a girlfriend.....
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
25 May 11
You are not weird my friend...freedom is the best we can have!
@zhpshql (693)
• China
24 May 11
Hi,santosmarichris for me,that depends...sometims it's much more interesting for us to do shopping with friends..but sometimes it's not... and I don't think it's good for one to do things alone all the time,peopke need friends..^^
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@msmamaof3 (244)
• United States
24 May 11
I prefer to be around the house alone, but with 3 kids that rarely happens. :) If going out to eat, I hate to be alone. I feel weird sitting there by myself.
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@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
26 May 11
I definitely do, especially when I want a quite moment for myself. I am not a people person. But I do hangout with my close friends and family from time to time. Apart from that, I spend most of my time doing things by myself. When you do things by yourself, you have more freedom to choose and make decision. I can even take my time during shopping. I can watch any tv programs that I love without 'fighting' for the remote control.
@garson (884)
• United States
27 Jun 11
Each individual is different. Some people like to do certain things alone or with people. There are certain things that are better enjoyed by oneself. I like going to the movies with or without others, but I would more likely able to see 2 movies at a time if I go by myself. As far as eating out, I prefer to go with someone, unless if it is a fastfood place.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
24 May 11
Not really. I would love to do things with others. Yet I do like study alone. If I study with my friends we will chat more than study. Even if I enjoy doing things with others there are times which I want to be just myself.
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@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
26 May 11
Well it depends. I do like to go shopping, watch movies, ride the bus and stuffs like that alone but there are times when I wished I had a friend or my sister with me.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
25 May 11
Hi! There are things that I like doing alone and there are things that are fun to do with friends. I prefer to shop alone but sometimes I feel it's good to have someone with you to help you decide which one to buy. lol Or when you are carrying too much and you need a helping hand. For me, it's also fun to watch a movie with someone but I have done watching a movie alone and the experience was okay. Cheers.
@tjburcham (690)
• United States
25 May 11
I don't remember a day in the past 28 years that I didn't have someone around me. So the few moments I get to be by myself I enjoy. I esp. like shopping by myself. It's cost effective that way. I would love to watch a movie by myself, but I always end up falling asleep before the end if I don't keep busy with something else at the same time. I don't care much for going out to eat by myself. I need to work on that. LOL
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
26 May 11
I love to be alone but I prefer to have someone that join every time I go out or anything that I can do. But if I doing something in my computer I prefer to be alone. Because I do more when no one interrupt me on my activities...
@anil02 (24688)
• India
25 May 11
Yes I am also enjoying by completing my obligations. I doing well for my family. I am enjoying in it.
• Philippines
26 May 11
yes i am...
• Philippines
25 May 11
I think for a wife and mother, an alone time is essential! That's one way we can keep our sanity... There are also some things that I enjoy doing alone, like walking in the park, having coffee while reading a book in my favorite coffee shop. I had also gone on trips alone. They are refreshing to the soul and it's a wonderful time to discover the things that I used to enjoy and love before I got married. There should be a time out for moms :)