My family is not near & I didn't want to travel to see them. Also I don't have REAL friends only associates.
I was not depressed about spending Christmas alone. In fact I was content and enjoyed the day relaxing and reflecting.
However I feel the need to lie when people ask me what I did for Christmas. Why is that?
I know they will say something like "aww" or "that's sad" and make it seem like a pathetic pitiful thing when I don't feel that it is. And they will ask if I have friends or family. Even though I'm cool with it, I actually think it does sound pathetic to says that you have no friends and don't feel like seeing your family.
How can I respond in this situation?
2007-12-25 14:15:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Just tell them the truth and add that you had a nice relaxing time home alone. Then ask how theirs went. That will nip it in the bud. Once you let people know you were content being alone, they'll talk about something else.
2007-12-25 14:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Greentea4unme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to tell them that you spent xmas alone. If you enjoyed the day just say "christmas was pleasant, very relaxing and unstresful" they will probably be more jealous then anything. If you do happen to mention that you spend the day alone and someone says "awww how sad" just tell them that you chose to do this by choice and that you enjoyed it. While you had options you opted to spend the day doing nothing.
2007-12-25 14:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wasting your time with the opinion or reaction of other people? Why you're ashamed to tell them that you're alone this christmas? Just be yourself! So what if you're alone? It's you're happiness and satisfaction that counts not what other people may think or say about you. You choose to be alone because you wanted to. Are they concern about you whether you're alone or with you're family? Of course not! So what's wrong with telling the truth.
Remember people can make you smile and laugh sometimes but it's you who can make yourself happy.
2007-12-25 16:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the truth!!
Tell them that your family is fra from you and you will just give them a ring.. something like that!!
For me Its my first christmas alone and away from my family... I am working overseas and most of my coworkers are on thier vacation.. so I will celebrate christmas, new year and birthday alone.. its kinda sad for me but thats the reality.. I will attend few parties but after that I will be alone again... for me its ok.. that ok,,, thats life...its good to meditate and reflects everything.. to think about what happened for the year 2007 and what will be the plna for next year.. Its nice to have your own quality time!!! just spent it wisely!!!
2007-12-25 14:23:38 · answer #4 · answered by jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a problem with you, not in any person. You should be happy to live your life the way you want it, but to do that you need to carry your conscience along. Examine what you do. If it violates your conscience, then you should re-examine that. If your conscience gives approval, then you should be happy with that; what people say would simply not arise.
2007-12-25 14:26:44 · answer #5 · answered by Nolly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's really no need to feel ashamed of it, as long as you were happy and content, and you should proudly tell people that "hey, i just sat around and relaxed, and i was fine with that"...
2007-12-25 14:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by ~Jus10+~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you had a wonderful Christmas. I did everything I wanted and then ask how theirs went.
2007-12-25 14:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spend many alone. Tell the truth.
2007-12-25 14:18:23 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy Terry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez dude. :( That sucks. in basic terms pass to the connect up besides? I advise, you ought to sitll in all risk get to have a sturdy time on your costumes! you additionally can seek for some rave/dancing/clubbing activities or costumes contests! D: i'm sorry that got here approximately.
2016-10-02 08:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you shouldn't be ashamed. you shouldn't care what people think if you lie its just gonna build up and bite you in the butt.
2007-12-25 14:19:24 · answer #10 · answered by i know what im talking about :P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋