Originally Posted by damaquilts
So glad someone brought this subject up. I have spent my life trying to "fit in". It was torture for me when I was married and had to go out and dine with hubby's clients. I did get better after awhile. But I really am happiest being in my sewing room, working on a quilt, by myself. I have 5 permanent 4 legged critters in the house and my fosters, usually puppies, so I have plenty of "company". People just confuse me. I never know how they are going to react to things. So I guess I am antisocial, stuck up , etc too. That's fine with me now. It just took me 57 years to get that way. LOL
I, too, am glad the subject is being discussed. Just a few days before Butterfli19 asked the question, I had a letter from someone who described their surprise 50th wedding anniversary bash ... lots of family, friends, and a good time had by all. If my husband and I live to celebrate our 50th in a few years, the only people there will be the 2 of us ( and MAYBE our 3 offspring), so I was wondering, "What is wrong with me????" I now see that whatever it is, I'm not the only one.
People don't confuse me so much as they irritate me. I give and require honesty and that just seems to confuse most people in any social situation. When I worked in an office, I "manned" the switchboard whenever there was an office party, such as a baby or wedding shower. After avoiding these parties for several years, I found out that people assumed I was a snob. Perhaps I am; I hated being on the switchboard, but much preferred it to the bad party conversation, bad "jokes" and bad food.