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The daily mail would describe me as a 'recluse / loner / oddball' etc - in fact they did 14 years ago but less of that. There's even a disorder for it, called 'schizo personality disorder', of which I tick every box. That said I don't consider it a disorder because I like it. One of my contracts ended almost a year ago and I've only been outside for the essentials since (groceries etc), but I do like to go hill walking which is my main hobby. Naturally I do this alone. I spent most of my life alone so I don't know any different, I like it that way.
Edited by i prefer a flan on Wednesday 12th February 14:39
mrtwisty said:
Since this is Pistonheads..... what do you drive?
I drive sheds mostly. Current one's a hefty diesel thing, not very PH to be honest. I like driving it but I really have to ring her neck to get her up to ramming speed. Based on that I've considered splashing out on a more recent, faster horse, but I've not decided which type yet. Four Litre said:
How old are you OP, have you always been 'ahhheeem' single?
I have a friend just like this. The only way I can understand it is that hes certainly autistic in some way. Hes quite outgoing in social situations but has told me he finds it really draining and has to rest after being out socially!
Haven't seen him in years as I believe hes now really embraced life as a hermit.
Lifelong bachelor yes, 30 something. Doesn't bother me anymore. I have a friend just like this. The only way I can understand it is that hes certainly autistic in some way. Hes quite outgoing in social situations but has told me he finds it really draining and has to rest after being out socially!
Haven't seen him in years as I believe hes now really embraced life as a hermit.
StevieBee said:
Interesting. I think that retaining comfort in yourself without the need for extraneous human involvement can be a huge asset. Providing your comfort is indeed genuine and your post isn't a covert cry-for-help (and if it is, make it covert) - then that displays some serious serious self confidence, which is ironic as such a trait would put you in good stead should you ever feel the need to socialise.
I don't think I could do it. I work away a lot which at times requires some solitary living for short periods of time. There comes a point where I crave some form of interaction with people otherwise I start talking to cats.
Constructive response, thanks. But yes it's a genuine post. Regarding the social aspect I consider myself pretty confident, perhaps I'm not as socially competent as others but I never need it; my social life's fulfilled via the internet. Not sure how I'd be without that but I think I'd adapt. I don't think I could do it. I work away a lot which at times requires some solitary living for short periods of time. There comes a point where I crave some form of interaction with people otherwise I start talking to cats.
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