Being Alone

[colbtrist]

I love my family and friends but I do need time alone. I have a lot of kids and I need to be alone to gather my thoughts and plan nice things for the family to do together.

[6265AT99]

I am alone most of the time and like you,  have spent many years with spouse and children around.  But, to be honest, I personally am enjoying my alone time now, especially because there is nobody I need to answer to or cater to!!!

[mardukblood2009]

I feel best when I am alone. People just get on my nerves to much.

[reiddb]

You are the true meaning of introvert....you need to be alone to recharge.  I get it.  I could be alone. I know I could and be just fine.  I'm very social. I have a husband and 5 children.  When my kids are all grown and if my husband dies, I would be able to live alone just fine the rest of my life.  My husband, on the other hand, would probably remarry within a year after I die....that's just him. =) We're all different.

[debidoo]

I feel the same way for the most part but now my two single, grown sons have moved in with me since their dad - my husband passed away 1 1/2 years ago and I am back to doing what someone else wants to do and when.  I love them & I couldn't handle my property due to my disabilities but I kind of liked being alone.  I wasn't taking care of myself though really so I guess you can't have everything.

[dauna]

Surprised to find so many who are fine with their own company.  Makes me feel like I am not so far out of the loop after all. 

Count me as someone who would prefer to be alone.  My favorite activities are activities that do not require a second party.  I read, I knit, I do needlework, I write.  It took a few years to get used to being OK with my own company; now that I'm there I don't want to give up the peace or the privacy.

[stbernard1973]

You can add my name to the list of people that prefer being alone.  There is so much I have to keep me occupied and happy and they are all things I can do on my own and don't need a second, third or fourth person for.  I'm very friendly and outgoing when I have to be in public and around people but I much rather prefer my own company, and the company of my dogs, to being out.  I don't get lonely or find myself craving for a group of people to have fun with.  I'm not a big fan of being out in crowds anyway.

I feel best when I am alone. People just get on my nerves to much.

I agree completely.  I really can do without the people who think it's perfectly OK to sneeze and cough without covering their mouth or nose, the people who stand in the middle of grocery isles talking to each other or talking on their phones and no matter how many times you politely say "excuse me" they refuse to move, the drivers who almost, or do, cause accidents because texting or talking on the phone is more important than paying attention to the road and unsupervised children who run screaming like banshees through stores or restaurants.  I find as I get older I have less patience for the rude behaviors that seem to be so prevalent these days.  When I do have to go out, it's refreshing to come across people who are polite and seem to actually have respect for their fellow man.

[renee10]

I like being alone. I'm a reserved person so I like my solitude. It is nice to do things with family or friends when the time is right.

[bremer51]

I'm happy to spend time with my husband, family and friends.  But I am basically a loner and I have no problem doing things by myself, going places by myself, or just being by myself.  I find myself to be very interesting and entertaining.  Hahaha.

[Tresbn00]

I have enjoyed being alone in the past.  I remember what it was like to have an uninterrupted read, going to a movie and not having to worry about whether it was appropriate for the kids/wife was enjoying it, going to eat somewhere that I enjoy rather than giving into the masses.  Even just having quiet time to work without worrying about the family's needs, whether I was pushing them away with my constant work, or enduring their seemingly perpetual interruptions. I always clean up after myself, close cupboard doors, turn off lights, adjust crooked carpet and fix safety hazards...it would be kind of nice to not have to do it for the fifteen, seventeen, and fifty something kids!

[marciaenglish]

I LOVE spending time alone sometimes!  I dearly love my husband; but, I do need some time for myself!

[Shandara09]

I enjoy being alone and I sleep the best when I sleep alone.  I love spending time with family and friends, but then I'm happy to be alone afterwards.  I've gotten too used to the quiet and doing things my way.

[madeara]

I love being with my family.  However, when I am alone, I love reading, writing or watching a good movie.  I also enjoy working alone because it is much easier for me to concentrate when it is quiet.

[JaniceSW]

I think balance in everything is best, but everyone knows what blends best with their personality, needs, and attitudes.  Since my last divorce, quite some time ago, I have been told that I am too independent and good at being alone.  C'est la vie...better to be happy with one's own company than constantly need someone at any cost!  Then, maybe, I would advise someone much younger to get in a relationship.

[bleyd]

Most of the time i like being with someone. But i do enjoy it when i do have some alone time...i can basically do whatever I feel like and not be bothered.