Can you get through life and be happy without ever having anyone close to you?

Question

Do we need Friends? Relationships? family ? in order to lead a fulfilling life?

Answer 1

maybe, if you have a strong detached and isolated mind, ninjas trained for centuries to master this, i myself couldnt however i love my lass too much

Answer 2

Yes, I believe that you do need all of that in order to live a happy and fulfilling life. Family, friends, and people just bring a sense of belonging and warmth to us. Although people in general can be frustrating at times we still need them, it's just a part of life. There are people who may disagree with this and believe that they do not need them and can get through life without friends,family, and relationships, which you can, but there will be times where they are lonely without these people and I dont think that would be a happy, fulfilling life!

Answer 3

I think that you need people around you. Their moods effect your moods. If your were the only one around then you might as well be in an insane asylum. Or on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean. There is a reason why we have friends. They are here to keep us company, to be there if we need a shoulder to cry on and to talk us out of a bad mood. Relationships are healthy for us to have. They keep us alive. They keep us moving. They are built on trust and should be treated like a treasure. Family is here to support us, and to be there when everything else in the world fails to be there. Family is there in many types of ways and not all of the ways are good, but they are still there. We need these things because without them, our lives would be unfulfilled. At times they may get the worst of us, but in the end, things work out for the best. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

To have a fulfilling life does not really depend on relationships you form with other people. You feel a sense of fulfillment when you do achieve something you've worked hard for. But for that fulfillment to be more meaningful, to transcend this physical world, you should be able to have people to share it with. To be happy, well that's a different story.

Answer 5

Humans are social creatures, for the most part. We define happiness and success based on our relationships to other people. However, there are some people who just don't feel the need to relate to others, either for part of their life or their entire life, especially people with Asperger's syndrome or mild autism. These people can be happy and successful even if they are somewhat antisocial.

And then again there are the sociopaths; they don't seem to need to be close to anyone at all. Whether they're happy or not is another issue.

Answer 6

I would say that we need all the above in order to live a satisfying life. I have been the happiest when I am in a loving relationship with someone. Some of the best moments of my life all included my friends, family and spouse.

Answer 7

Well it really depends on your preference, you can be alone and happy at the same time but it will brag and beat you up when you were older because not only will you not have any people to care and stand beside you but as well as you yourself will have a disclosed social life. Which means that youll end up shutting yourself and will never see the hands of other people being extended to you. You will not also grow if you were not involve in any relationship at all. I know everyone needs to be alone sometimes but not for a long period of time coz later on youll be bored to live and just wither like that.. and can you make yourself happy just by yourself? i guess not...

Answer 8

We get thru life because we have to, my family doesnt care about me except my son & husband &i have no friends.
I try to be happy & take it one day at a time. But yes, I think everyone needs ppl around them to have a complete & fulfilling life. Everyone needs someone. Thats why so many ppl are on here, we all need ppl to communicate with.

Answer 9

some people can. but think about it, if you go thru life without ever getting close to someone. you will be a lonely person in the end. everyone needs someone. be it family or friends. how can one share happiness with others, if they have no happiness to share? How can one share their feelings if they have none to give? trust me on this. if you never let anyone get close to you. you will never know what its like to have those who care . And if you should ever get sick or to where you can't do nothing in your life anymore. then you will know nothing but loneliness and bitterness. And one day you may ask yourself ,why dosen't anyone care about me, or why is it i have no friends to visit or visit me. i would think very hard on what you are asking.
think about it. you may want to avoid all the heartaches in life and the problems that go with it. but in the end. you will be more lonely then you are now.

Answer 10

Well family should be the stongest bond as you usually grow up with them and are more trustworthy. Friends and Relationships can leave you hurt if they don't work out or they might work and you'll be happy. If your willing to take the risk with people then go for it, if your happy with just having a close family relationship then thats fine.

Answer 11

If you are ok by yourself - happy in your own company and would rahter spend time alone, then yes, you probably could.

However, nature has it that every animal has addicts - whether it be something basic like food, to things like love or attention - so once you get a taster for some attention/friends/love, you will want to have that all the time - it's addictive.
Therefore, it may be that you'll need friends/relationships in order for your addiction.