I like to be alone in my own little world sometimes.

[Sannum]

I have several places I go to get away...not too far...just certain places in the Chicago 'burbs that for one reason or another I go to so I can get away from the city. I guess you could call them routines or rituals. Tonight, I went out to dinner with one of my best friends at one of my "secret" places. Now I can't help but think that my "secret" was broken and it is not as special now. It is not my friend or anything she did, I am just very private and I like having certain things to myself. It is also why I like to shop alone. I love being alone. I am my own best company. Is this stupid? Selfish?

Tomorrow is going to be a "by myself" day. She wants to come along, but as much as I adore and value her friendship, I need to be alone.

Is there something wrong with me?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

1. Not unless there's something wrong with both of us.

I think some people just don't have that need to be alone. Those who don't must struggle to understand it. You and I, on the other hand, must struggle to understand how they lack this need.

Keep at least one place sacred to yourself. It isn't selfish. :hug: