Can you stand being alone?

@Lore2009 (7378)
United States
February 6, 2009 5:26pm CST
I notice these days, when I go to school or anywhere public, people usually walk in group. If they are not in a group and are walking alone, they are usually playing with their cellphones or have their head sets on. My friend loves to be by herself that she goes to concerts by herself. Can you do this? Or do you need company always with you?
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8 responses
• United States
7 Feb 09
i like to be with friends but sometimes i just break away from the group for like a couple days-hours like today i just hung around the park by myself for an hour so where does that put me
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
8 Feb 09
I would say that puts your right in the middle... which is probably the healthiest! You know how to like both. Haha. Thanks for posting!
• United States
9 Feb 09
thank you for posting =D
• United States
7 Feb 09
i acctualy have a fear of being left alone weathers its on a croud of people i dont know or alone in my house i start to panic a little then a lot it kinda bad but it usualy ends up fine
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
8 Feb 09
Do you have panic disorder? I have that sometimes. I feel safer when there are people that I know are around sometimes.
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
6 Feb 09
I've been independent since I was 17 and I don't really require having a group or someone with me all the time. I see nothing wrong also with people who are more comfortable when they are in a group. It's still your personal preference. But I can shop more and relax more when I go out alone.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
6 Feb 09
That is a good quality to have, independence. Thanks for the reply!
@hopejordan (3561)
• Australia
7 Feb 09
hi there Lore2009 i know what you mean even when i was at school i was alone but that was a long time ago i am 33 now and even now i am alone but i do have my kids so i am not really alone take care happy postings
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
8 Feb 09
Did you prefer being alone? Or is it more comforting now with your kids?
@dodo19 (47066)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
6 Feb 09
I've always been independent, unlike my sister, who seems to always want to talk or be with her friends. I love hanging out with my friends and such, but I don't need to always be with a friend or something. I can stand being by myself. I guess I'm one of those people, who prefers being by herself. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy having friends and such. I'm certainly not going to give my friends up, even if I do enjoy being by myself.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
6 Feb 09
But that's an important quality to have, it's good to have, but it's good you keep your friends too. I guess this is another thing to balance in life. Thanks for your input!
@proudnana (192)
• Canada
7 Feb 09
hi there, I don't mind being alone the odd time when I go shopping, I find I can get things done a lot quicker when I'm by myself, but I do like company when I know I'm going to be out for awhile, It makes the day go by faster. Going to concerts or a special event is more fun when you have people with you. ~proudnana~
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
8 Feb 09
Hi! I don't really like to go shopping in general but I think if it's a concert... and if I'm going only for the purpose of watching/ listening to the performance that I love then... maybe I'd be able to go without someone, but it's nice when you can share that fun with another person who agrees with you. Thanks for your input!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
6 Feb 09
I do love being on my own, I like my own space but when going to concerts or places like that I like company, I can't go to a restaurant by myself other than McDonalds. I prefer to go to McDonalds on my own as this is my relaxing time, I like to go there and sit with a burger and fries and a coffee and read their newspaper they have there for customers to read...Shopping I mostly prefer to do on my own as well except occasionally I go with a friend....I think it is good to be comfortable with your own company...
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
6 Feb 09
Yes, I think it's important too that you enjoy yourself. Thanks for your input!
• United States
6 Feb 09
Before I had children, I hated being alone and always needed someone with me when I did anything. Now that I'm raising five children, I crave alone time and I prefer being out in public on my own. Right now I'm alone, as a matter of fact, and I'm relishing in the moment because it's rare! LOL
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
6 Feb 09
Wow, five children? I'd want some alone time too if I had five children (I'd imagine).