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Have been a loner my entire life and of course there are reasons why that happened. For most of my life I chided myself because I wasn't comfortable being social and/or being like others. Finally, in my later years, I've learned to accept who I am, which has resulted in a contentment never before experienced.
It's difficult for me to find common ground with other people. I do have one friend who is very much like me and although we don't spend a lot of time together, we do talk on the phone weekly and never run out of things to say.
We have seniors in my apartment complex that meet regularly in the clubhouse for snacks and chit chat; at times I join in but once I'm there I begin to feel trapped and can't wait to leave. I like meaningful conversations and have tried numerous times to get them started but it always ends up they prefer to talk about their aches and pains, their grandchildren or great grandchildren. It was the same when I was much younger and friends only wanted to talk about their kid's diaper rash, and not having children I would tune them out.
When out and about I'm at ease striking up conversations with complete strangers and I believe it's because I don't feel trapped and can exit stage left asap.
I certainly can relate katie45....
Divorced with no kids, older, puts you in a separate category...I don't enjoy groups of women for the reasons you mentioned...
Rather read a book and actually gain something than waste time gossiping or discussing other's families.
That's how I am. I'm polite and nice to others, but I don't really enjoy dealing with people. I stay in touch with my family because it is the right thing to do and it's important to have support, but I don't really miss them when I'm not around them. I'm a loner and I've gone a couple of weeks without talking to anyone else, and I didn't feel lonely or really miss other people at all. I'd say that would be to the far end of the introverted range.
I know extroverts who can't stand being alone and complain about being "lonely" when they are by themselves for any length of time. I guess we're all just wired differently.
Yep, ditto that. I’ve been that way pretty much all of my life. I’ve never found time with people to be very rewarding and am almost always glad when it’s done and I can get back to peace and quiet.
Why do people often ask that? I don't get it. Is there some rule where every thread needs to be a question? Occasionally I see forum members tell the OP to start a blog if there isn't a question. I don't get that either.
And regarding this thread, if a question is necessary, I'd argue that there's an implied question such as "how do you feel about the company of others?" or even just "Do you feel the same way?"
People are fine, from a distance, like on this forum. Or in small doses and on my schedule. I went to a movie with a friend a few weeks ago, it filled my need for people for at least a month or two, lol.
People are fine, from a distance, like on this forum. Or in small doses and on my schedule. I went to a movie with a friend a few weeks ago, it filled my need for people for at least a month or two, lol.
My need for people can go for an even longer time span...
I prefer my own company or that of some people in here. I was in a couple of chat rooms for years and grew tired of them year after year. The 2016 Presidential race put the kibosh on them as well as my FB activity. I rarely even go there. I just don't care anymore. I am tired. Tired of having to interact with people. I like going to the store and being a smiley person on the outside and sometimes having interactions with other Patriots fans, that's why I mainly wear Pats' tshirts out in public....ice breakers. It works well too. Then go home happy after having been social for a minute. That's enough for me.
I prefer my own company or that of some people in here. I was in a couple of chat rooms for years and grew tired of them year after year. The 2016 Presidential race put the kibosh on them as well as my FB activity. I rarely even go there. I just don't care anymore. I am tired. Tired of having to interact with people. I like going to the store and being a smiley person on the outside and sometimes having interactions with other Patriots fans, that's why I mainly wear Pats' tshirts out in public....ice breakers. It works well too. Then go home happy after having been social for a minute. That's enough for me.
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It does feel good. 
