Originally Posted by Butterfli19
Why do most people tell me I need to "get out" more? What does that mean, anyway? Because they do I should?
I've always been a loner, socially awkward, much prefer to be doing my own thing. After I divorced I spent my time raising my kids and as you may know, the single person doesn't mesh well with couples.
Fast forward 17 years and I still prefer to be home, or doing things by myself. Not including time I spend with the kids and family, I just really have no friends, but that never bothered me because I have never really had many, and I have so many interests that I prefer.
Does anyone else feel like this? I'm perfectly fine with me, I'm just tired of trying to convince everyone else. I feel like they don't believe me. Maybe they just don't know me that well. Or maybe they would like to? hmmm...
For many reasons, my husband and I are now socially isolated except for visits with our 3 offspring (who live nearby) and internet communication with family and old friends, most of whom live far away. This is something we have BECOME over time and through circumstances, but we are now accustomed to it and it is therefore what we are comfortable with.
I see nothing odd about the fact that you are content all by yourself. It's certainly not a bad thing!