Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I fear going to places-like walmart or somewhere public-because i feel like people will give me nasty looks or the security guard always believes i am robbing something. but in reality she or rarely he just wants a power surge. I have traveled by myself and i felt free so long as i stayed out of public places. maybe i just don't like people's prescence
I value my personal reflection a lot, and most of the time being with someone and doing something distracts me from that. So a lot of the time I'll go out with maybe one or two people, but most of the time I like being in a crowded place but not necessarily with anybody. I don't really know why.
I love doing things by myself. Most of the time though I am leaving my house alone to go meet up with friends at a dance or something. I go places by myself most of the time.
I definately don't fear going places on my own. I travel, go to movies, vacations by myself all the time. Most of the time it's because I can't find anyone to go with me! ha!
But I love to go to NYC for long weekends, or hiking, and I love dining out, I don't have any trouble doing those things.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cremebrulee
While posting in another thread, I got the idea for this one.
Do you fear going anywhere by yourself, i.e. movie, getting in the car and going away for the weekend, swimming, to the library, fishing, vacations, boating, sailing, deep sea fishing, out to eat, and why?
I would not say it is fear of going by myself, but I feel like everything is a lot better when an experienced is shared with someone. I am not talking about day to day things or going to a bar, I mean the better experiences, like traveling. I don't think I would enjoy traveling on my own, because when the trip is over nobody will be able to relate to my experience.
This thread brings to mind Chris McCandles (the Into The Wild guy) and one of the most poignant moments in the book/film for me was when he came to the conclusion that experience was meant to be shared, that stuck with me.
My feelings exactly. I don't enjoy dining out or movies by myself, because I consider those things more for companionship, i.e., eating breakfast at a coffee shop alone is one thing, but going to a 5-star restaurant for dinner would feel like a waste of time and money.
And I don't mind traveling alone either, but when I find the "good stuff" I want to share the experience with someone.
Only because sometimes people tend to treat you a little like a freak. You have to explain why you are trying some new thing alone lest you be labeled a "scary loner"
I like to think of myself as a scary loner.
I prefer going places by myself. I never have to worry about someone being bored, miserable, or just complaining in general.
I would not say it is fear of going by myself, but I feel like everything is a lot better when an experienced is shared with someone. I am not talking about day to day things or going to a bar, I mean the better experiences, like traveling. I don't think I would enjoy traveling on my own, because when the trip is over nobody will be able to relate to my experience.
This thread brings to mind Chris McCandles (the Into The Wild guy) and one of the most poignant moments in the book/film for me was when he came to the conclusion that experience was meant to be shared, that stuck with me.
Oh, yeah, I saw that movie. I know the scene you're talking about. Fine time for him to realize it, huh?
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
