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33. I know the feeling.

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question for other loners [View all] Skittles Mar 2020 OP

I'm a loner who is around a lot of people! redstateblues Mar 2020 #1

"I even feel lonely in a crowd" uriel1972 Mar 2020 #3

I know the feeling. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #33

no dweller Mar 2020 #2

Same here Aquaria Mar 2020 #57

I'm always looking for solitude. Magoo48 Mar 2020 #4

+1 2naSalit Mar 2020 #9

I'm with you, Magoo! Basic LA Mar 2020 #10

In this line n/t Aquaria Mar 2020 #58

Kind of. I don't go out much anyhow, so this isn't all that much of a hardship for me. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #5

My morning trips to the True Blue American Mar 2020 #11

I'm a real loner, but I just gave up my water aerobics classes at the Y, too. I miss them Nay Mar 2020 #45

I never knew my disabled lifestyle would come in handy O.o? uriel1972 Mar 2020 #6

I don't think it's strange really, but I'm so glad I don't have that anxiety. liberalla Mar 2020 #7

My cats are my comfort in life CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #29

That is so sweet.❤ dewsgirl Mar 2020 #34

❤ Thank you ❤ CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #42

A little bit. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #8

Yeah. I am reclusive by nature. This is no hardship for me at all. nt tblue37 Mar 2020 #12

yup Skittles Mar 2020 #13

Finally, I will be normal. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #14

Never, never be that.. uriel1972 Mar 2020 #16

Damn right. Forgot that. emmaverybo Mar 2020 #62

I suspect many DU regulars, especially those who post frequently, are introverts. DU is what we tblue37 Mar 2020 #15

I agree wholeheartedly... uriel1972 Mar 2020 #17

You are spot on. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #35

I just hate the phrase "social distancing". skypilot Mar 2020 #18

cautious aquaintincing? uriel1972 Mar 2020 #19

I can work with that. skypilot Mar 2020 #20

me too Kali Mar 2020 #59

Yes. Another good suggestion. skypilot Mar 2020 #68

I've been alone all weekend Cirque du So-What Mar 2020 #21

I am SANE !!! Iggo Mar 2020 #22

Das krieg ist zu ende... uriel1972 Mar 2020 #23

The Germans were all set up at an insane asylum. Iggo Mar 2020 #24

Tunisia.. it might have been when they were in Tunisia? uriel1972 Mar 2020 #25

I get criticized by certain family members for largely being a loner captain queeg Mar 2020 #26

When you are in good company alone, you don't need much more MLAA Mar 2020 #39

Try being a woman who's a loner Aquaria Mar 2020 #65

I read an article by a guy who took an assignment in Switzerland captain queeg Mar 2020 #67

Yep. I know I won't get cabin fever. blm Mar 2020 #27

Standard operating procedure for me mindem Mar 2020 #28

Can't wait to get to my wilderness fire lookout this summer .. DemoTex Mar 2020 #30

oh THERE you are Skittles Mar 2020 #37

Lucky you! mnhtnbb Mar 2020 #46

... Kali Mar 2020 #60

I was described as a loner at a caucus training. Me? IADEMO2004 Mar 2020 #31

Yes, it won't kill them, it's like they physically cannot do it. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #32

Party at Skittles place! Ptah Mar 2020 #36

Hahaha! I love DemoTex 's reponse. love_katz Mar 2020 #38

did you see the picture he posted recently? Skittles Mar 2020 #40

Oh, my! The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #43

when is he going to address THAT issue Skittles Mar 2020 #44

Ooh la la!! Nay Mar 2020 #47

Mac was the original TOP GUN Skittles Mar 2020 #48

Oh, my! Swoon indeed! love_katz Mar 2020 #69

I'm good with it as long as I don't have to distance from my dog. milestogo Mar 2020 #41

I've been living alone for a little over 2 years now mnhtnbb Mar 2020 #49

I am what I would call a semi-loner. 3catwoman3 Mar 2020 #50

I hear you Skittles Mar 2020 #51

lol. I am feeling like I am being deprived though every weekend I stay in house LizBeth Mar 2020 #52

Lol mzmolly Mar 2020 #53

Been this way for decades. At this point, I'm a total genius at amusing myself! fierywoman Mar 2020 #54

I feel sorry for people who cannot stand their own company Skittles Mar 2020 #55

I do too. I'm very grateful to my mother for having encouraged me to amuse myself from fierywoman Mar 2020 #64

I get it that it's hard for others TDale313 Mar 2020 #56

Some of it can be incredibly strange sakabatou Mar 2020 #61

Hah!1 Actually, have been thinking how ahead of the curve I've been!1 UTUSN Mar 2020 #63

you know that expression always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Skittles Mar 2020 #71

Practice makes perfect... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #66

to me it just feels like..... Skittles Mar 2020 #70

I'm fine with all of this. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #72

Welcome to OUR world! shanti Mar 2020 #73

yup Skittles Mar 2020 #74