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littlemissmartypants

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22. I'm alone. But I'm a loner. ...

Reply to Beatlelvr (Original post)

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 08:48 PM

Sunday

There's nothing wrong with dancing to the beat of your own drum. Plus, it's not your fault if they are all poor conversationalists. 😉

I hate the holidays. My Christmas tree has progressively become smaller and smaller. I'm down to six glass ornaments and a six inch string of battery powered lights. It's all the cheer I can stand. Thankfully, I'm able to laugh about my attitude.

If you haven't already, please visit the Loners Group and Take the Test:
https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1237&pid=526

I have other ideas. DUmail me if you're interested and stay encouraged, Beatlelvr. We love you. ❤️

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Any other single no kids, no grandkids aunt or uncle who feels invisible at the holidays with family? [View all] Beatlelvr Sunday OP

Sorry; that's a difficult place to be in Chasstev365 Sunday #1

Thank you Beatlelvr Sunday #2

I am widowed and go to my daughter's home for the holidays now Marthe48 Sunday #3

You are right Beatlelvr Sunday #9

Our family gave up on trying to get together once everyone grew up. 1WorldHope Sunday #4

Along those lines... Beatlelvr Sunday #10

I hear you. I'm single with no children and feel Boomerproud Sunday #5

Like your name too! Beatlelvr Sunday #11

71 here, no kids. Staph Sunday #6

Yes, exactly Beatlelvr Sunday #12

We are all forgotten eventually. Do you know the full names of your great grandparents? Scrivener7 Sunday #19

I'm one of the genealogy geeks in the family. Staph Sunday #26

It saddens me that you think of yourself as a "dead end branch." Scrivener7 Yesterday #33

Hey Staph, True Dough Sunday #24

I can sure relate... Fyrefox Sunday #7

Thank you for your post Beatlelvr Sunday #14

Considering therapy is always a good idea yobrault1 Sunday #8

Those sound like good ideas. Beatlelvr Sunday #15

Let me take your questions one at a time.... anciano Sunday #13

I'm thankful for DU also! Beatlelvr Sunday #16

I have kids, grandkids, and still feel blue ar holiday time. Bmoboy Sunday #17

My closest family drmeow Sunday #18

I hope you feel better. Maybe you have pets to focus on or start a project. tazcat Sunday #20

I miss being a nurse, I'd work all the holidays and get holiday pay Warpy Sunday #21

I'm alone. But I'm a loner. ... littlemissmartypants Sunday #22

Love you back! Beatlelvr Sunday #28

TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #31

Maybe try this for Christmas AverageOldGuy Sunday #23

Why do you think Americans started making football the center of Thanksgiving? mtngirl47 Sunday #25

Actually, I DO knit and crochet Beatlelvr Sunday #27

Hey--have you watched the new Beatles Anthology on Disney? mtngirl47 Sunday #30

Old, divorced, no kids, I no longer get invited to holiday gatherings Ocelot II Sunday #29

Yes,somewhat similar Calico20 Yesterday #32

Married with no kids, and that would be us if our family lived closer. tanyev 23 hrs ago #34

My sis is a widow with no children Diamond_Dog 21 hrs ago #35