Loners

fairfaxvadem

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3. Can totally relate...

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 12:38 AM

Jan 2018

Was constantly on the go through mid-30s. Out every night but 1 or 2. But when I dialed back, found life way more manageable. Now, I’m careful about my social commitments. I have a few friends who are still constantly “doing” something. Wears me out just listening to them. But, I am a social person and have some very good friends and try to meet up with them as much as I can. Honestly, I have to be in the mood anymore.

When I’m home with no travel and no other “have to’s“ it’s like a load is lifted. I can spend a lot of time on my own and not give it a second thought.

Being alone is far different than being lonely.

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"Is there an upside to having no social life?" [View all] shenmue Jan 2018 OP

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'Kay, if it suits you shenmue Jan 2018 #2

Hi, dear heart! sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #7

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Can totally relate... fairfaxvadem Jan 2018 #3

"I have a few friends who are still constantly doing something. Wears me out" mitch96 Jan 2018 #4

I think we get here from many places... fairfaxvadem Jan 2018 #10

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A *major* upside! silverweb Jan 2018 #6

Thank you! sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #8

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no drama lifestyle... mitch96 Jan 2018 #17

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