2007-03-09 21:09:24 · 15 answers · asked by Panda 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It's perfectly normal. I'm not that much of a social person, but make sure that you do get out of the house at least once a week, or it will start to get to you.
2007-03-09 21:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by Wendy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Greetings,
When I read your question, I was immediately attracted to it because some time ago I felt the same way. I used to ask myself the same exact question. It took time before I found the answer.
The way I look at it is as follow. It is a matter of balance. Too much socialization or too much time being a home body is not balanced. I like to be on my own, i am naturally a home body. It is my natural tendancy. But, I also enjoy the company of other people but on my own terms.
I have a blend of home and social times. My favorite is being at home. I feel safe, and at peace in my home. I also find social activities that allow me to exchange and learn from other human beings but...after a certain amount of time, I need my space, I need to retire and re-energise.
I hate people who don't respect my personal space. Humans are social animals and need the contact of other humans to grow and become better humans. That is how the human race succeeded. But at the same time, a little bit of ME time, is also good.
My grain of salt for the day!
Liz
2007-03-10 05:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing strange about prefering your own company, though you may want to cultivate some friends outside the home so you don't completely rely on yourself for entertainment. It is good to have a balance, so if you want to be by yourself you can and if you want to be with others you can.
Sometimes people are too far the other way and can't be alone, which is dangerous also. Find a balance.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-10 05:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by T C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope so! i'm like that too to a certain extent, some people feel like they have to be constantly surrounded by people to be happy, but im perfectly happy on my own. i also dont like to socialise just for the sake of it, like whats the point of going somewhere you dont really like with people you dont really like just so your with people!? but i do enjoy socialising and the company of my friends. i think im normal!
but if you actuly dislike being with other people, or you only like being at home and hate going out, i'd be a little worried, and make an effort to get out more and make some friends. maybe join a club or sport, and if your finding it really hard talk to your family about it. make sure you get out of the house at least once a day, and that you dont spend all day and everyday on your own.
2007-03-10 05:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by bojanglestothemax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with it though you may want to make an effort to socialise a bit with other people, otherwise you'll end up being a very lonely person. Man is not an island, you do need others from time to time....
2007-03-10 05:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jacqui Waze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For YOU it is. I like being on my own...was very unhappily married now very happily divorced. I enjoy dating, I do have a "special someone" however living with him/marriage is totally out of the question. I want/need my own space and while I might love it doesn't mean I want them with me constantly. I don't think of it as being "abnormal". I simply think of it as being normal for ME...Simply because there truly is no "normal" when it comes to humans anyway.
2007-03-10 05:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find most people needy, irritating and downright dissappointing. But I have a few good buddies at work and I socialize there but not at home. I can wait to get home and hug my dogs and cats. You are perfectly normal.
2007-03-10 09:19:26 · answer #7 · answered by Penny76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In life we do need friends. What is your reason for not wanting to socialise?
2007-03-10 05:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're like me and a lot of others who have come to the realization that the more people involved in your life, regardless of the extent of their involvement, the more problems you have to deal with. I do my very best to avoid contact with the outside world.
2007-03-10 07:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal. Its the same with myself and my mom and my sister in law too.
Everyone likes their own privacy and their own company.
If you respect yourself and take care of your needs first then others will always respect you.
2007-03-10 05:12:15 · answer #10 · answered by MafiaGal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋