Do you enjoy spending time alone?
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
April 2, 2018 8:59am CST
I am lucky in that I do not need people around me all the time because I enjoy my own company. I have people I can visit if I want to but I enjoy spending time on my online sites, watching tv, reading, anything that gives me a chance for some quiet time..
Some people would rather be with anyone than be on their own. I even know someone who dated a man for the second time even though he treated her badly the first time, because she didn't want to end up alone.
Are you the sort of person who likes solitude or do you need people around you?
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
2 Apr 18
I think I need people around me, but I like the option of being alone. These days, it's a lot harder to fit in alone time.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I'm lucky I get plenty now I'm retired although it's the school holidays here at the moment so the granddaughter is home. Not quite as quiet as usual!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
4 Apr 18
@spiderdust Yesterday the weather cleared up a bit so she was out playing in the afternoon with her friends. She has to report back to me at regular times so I know she is ok even though it's pretty safe where we live.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I know exactly what you mean. All of the kids are home on spring break this week! 
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
I don't go out much now so spend most of my time either with my granddaughter or my partner, but I love it when they aren't around and I can have some me time.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
@nela13 I bet you spend it doing housework! I always used to when I worked.
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@nela13 (55734)
• Portugal
3 Apr 18
@sprite1950 when I have a day off and my kids are at school and my husband goes to work, I love being at home and do whatever I want. I need some time alone to organize my thoughts.
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@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
2 Apr 18
I like to be surrounded by my family, friends and relatives before when I am still in my hometown but now that I am in the city I just love to stay at home alone and working online. Sometimes I go out with my friends when I am in the mood.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
@Bhebelen14 I think it happened to me as I get older as when I was young I was always out and about.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
You sound like me. I spend a lot of time alone and working online but occasionally I go out with friends.
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@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
2 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I am more comfortable alone and inside the house than spending time outside.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I actually need plenty of alone time or I get stressed.
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@LadyDuck (458976)
• Switzerland
2 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I am glad that my husband works in silence. He is not far from me, but I feel like I am alone in the room.
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@wolfgirl569 (95622)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Apr 18
I like my me time and know I am fine by myself.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I have a night off from my partner tonight. I'm loving it 
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@wolfgirl569 (95622)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I look forward to hubby leaving for a few hours too. It can be great.
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
2 Apr 18
Both. When I need to work, the quiet of my office is in need. However, when at the dinner table, I like to have roommates for discussion over food I have prepared.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
Sounds ideal, the perfect balance
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
@Spontaneo Well after you can go and cool down in your room alone!
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
2 Apr 18
Thank you! Although, the roommates and I do not always agree over matters discussed at the dinner table...
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@allknowing (130077)
• India
2 Apr 18
I have a favourite corner where I reminisce. I like to be left alone.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
Aww I have a picture of you tucked away in a corner now
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I've become more independent as I've got older. I depended on people far more when I was younger.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
I hadn't noticed but now you say it yes it does! I just thought it fitted the topic well.2 people like this
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
2 Apr 18
I am a fan of both, being alone and being with others. depends on the day and my mood.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
I don't mind being around poeple some of the time but when I've been out it's such a good feeling to get home and do my own thing.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
2 Apr 18
It is a must for everyone to spend time with themselves being alone in their own world found activities they like. I enjoy myself doing the my activities like painting,dancing, sometimes doing nothing,.at the same time I like to with family and relatives.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
2 Apr 18
Same here. I like being alone. I enjoy the time that I can spend alone at home. Of course, I like when my boyfriend is at home, too.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
Yes I think we all need company sometimes. When I need company I usually visit my sister.
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@Jorann123 (19)
• Czech Republic
2 Apr 18
I do enjoy the company of other people but over time I've also grown to enjoy the company of myself. I don't feel like there's anything wrong with it, infact I think it's rather healthy! Getting down to your roots- thinking of instances/ ways to improve your life/ appreciating myself, are common things I tend to think about when I'm alone; I feel like over time thinking about myself and putting myself first will help me grow as an individual :)
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I think age has a lot to do with it as when I was younger I wanted to be around people more. Now that I am older I value my alone time far more.
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@Jorann123 (19)
• Czech Republic
2 Apr 18
@sprite1950 This is so true! I feel like the older I get the more I learn to appreciate myself and realize that its ok to be alone sometimes
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
3 Apr 18
Just like you I also don't need people around me...I enjoy my company and it gives me lot of opportunity to think and explore the new ideas ! it also helps me to in self assessment ! Thanks @sprite1950!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
I feel much calmer when I am on my own although I like to have my family around me sometimes.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
3 Apr 18
@sprite1950 , yes that depends upon our mood dear friend...this is nothing abnormal ! Take care and enjoy life the way want! Stay blessed!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I totally understand as I am the same.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
6 Apr 18
I love my own company.. I enjoy my alone time ...
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
7 Apr 18
I think it's something we enjoy more as we get older.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
7 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I think so too .. As we grow older , we don't want to be crowded ..
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@sabtraversa (13004)
• Italy
2 Apr 18
I thrive in solitude, but at the same time people can be inspiring and motivating, so I need them in my life. I also feel useful when socializing, but it's something that drains a lot of energy so I eventually retire in solitude to recharge. Yes, some people are truly addicted to company, others have social phobia, balance is the only healthy option.
But you aren't really alone, when you watch TV or read a book, you're listening to what someone has to say, that's like socializing though there's no dialogue.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I hadn't thought of it that way. Yes my mind is always occupied while I'm alone (apart from when I sleep) so I am socialising in a different way, one without interruption. If I need people I can always go and visit those who mean the most to me.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Apr 18
I love and crave solitude.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Apr 18
I think many of us do. It must be the busy lives we lead.
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@kobesbuddy (74740)
• East Tawas, Michigan
3 Apr 18
I am definitely a loner, who loves my peace and quiet, above all things. Yet, I do like certain people, from a distance. Loud, boisterous individuals, I don't like being around them. Basically, I'm an Introvert and I like being this way!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Apr 18
I'm like that as I have grown older. I probably was that boisterous individual as a youngster!
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@kobesbuddy (74740)
• East Tawas, Michigan
3 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I've always been this way and didn't want t be around a lot of people.
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