Am I The Only One Here Who Desires Solitude???

[AngelTear]

As the title suggests, I feel like I'm the only guy here who wants solitude in my life and not love or any relationships (besides a few platonic ones.)
Seeing people talk about it so often makes me feel more alienated...but I mean I'm already an alien among us

Anyways I'm just being curious as usual

 

[Custos]

You're not the only one. I don't need many people, just cats.

 

[Forever Sleep]

Yes. I spend maybe 96% of my time alone. If I do have to be around people, I'm usually so relieved to be alone again.

I think I'd struggle as an island. I enjoy keeping in contact with a handful of people but, not in person. Via online or texting.

I especially prefer to work alone. I really dislike working with others. I can do it but, it tends to crush my confidence.

A landlady once described it as the following though- to figure out which 'type' of person you are- what do you need to do to recharge your batteries? Be around others or, be by yourself? I tend to find being around people drains me. It's usually nice to be alone once more.

Maybe it's because I feel a pressure to not humiliate myself around others. Which, tends to happen regardless!

Are you able to be alone or, do you have to socialise where you live or work? I used to. I suppose I survived but, it wasn't entirely pleasant.

 

[LigottiIsRight]

I'm leaning more and more towards solitude too. I enjoy social interaction (although sometimes is a bit boring), but I can spend large periods of time without meeting people in person. I've found recently that I'm fed up with one to one chat conversations, I prefer doing whatever else before having to put the effort to think and write responses. So I'm taking another step in the realms of living by oneself.
Also I realized that I don't want new close relationships, they require too much work and friction. Also, I don't need to share my thoughts and hobbies or vent about my problems. I prefer superficial interactions based on the fun of the moment, the laughters without the pains.

 

[Grog]

I enjoy my solitude somewhat. I am sort of a misanthrope. However, I think I would enjoy being in the company of someone who gets me, accepts me, and loves me for being me.