epiphany Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Mine would appear pretty dire to a lot of people. The only times I really get out is meeting other musicians and jamming, which to be fair is one of the most satisfying forms of socialising there is. Most of my friends live far and wide so only see them occasionally, but it doesn't bother me really. Rarely get out at weekends so I just work. How do you manage time on your own? First, let go of the myth that you need more than yourself to appreciate life. Turn the telly off and read. Learn an instrument. Meditate. Paint/draw. Listen to music. Bake. House work (ok I'm running out of ideas now). Create something. It's the most wonderful thing we humans can do. I know it sounds a bit cliché, but some people just need to stop searching because everything you need (and are) is already here, complete and aware. The external world will never satisfy you 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotthing Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 How do you manage time on your own? First, let go of the myth that you need more than yourself to appreciate life. Turn the telly off and read. Learn an instrument. Meditate. Paint/draw. Listen to music. Bake. House work (ok I'm running out of ideas now). Create something. It's the most wonderful thing we humans can do. I know it sounds a bit cliché, but some people just need to stop searching because everything you need (and are) is already here, complete and aware. The external world will never satisfy you 100%. That's really sound advice and very refreshing to hear - being able to find a little peace with myself wouldn't go amiss at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwkittie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I don't like socialising much and only do it a few times a year! Am happy spending nearly all my time with my partner (we share all our hobbies) and the rest of the time just pottering about by myself I always think I should make friends but I never feel like I fit in anywhere for some reason. I've never met another female I could relate to that's for sure. None of them seem to share my interests. I feel odd in comparison to everyone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I get drunk on New years eve, have a meal out once every two years or so. In the eight years we`ve been together, the OH and I have only been out together three times. My seven year old has a better social life than we do, she`s out at various clubs and stuff and goes to partys all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I don't like socialising much and only do it a few times a year! Am happy spending nearly all my time with my partner (we share all our hobbies) and the rest of the time just pottering about by myself I always think I should make friends but I never feel like I fit in anywhere for some reason. I've never met another female I could relate to that's for sure. None of them seem to share my interests. I feel odd in comparison to everyone else... I could have written this word for word... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwkittie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I could have written this word for word... Not the only one, yay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphany Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I always think I should make friends but I never feel like I fit in anywhere for some reason. I've never met another female I could relate to that's for sure. None of them seem to share my interests. I feel odd in comparison to everyone else... You'd be surprised how many people feel like this, it's just they never let it be known to others. I bet it's your "oddness" that your partner loves about you as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxforcefive Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I don't like socialising much and only do it a few times a year! Am happy spending nearly all my time with my partner (we share all our hobbies) and the rest of the time just pottering about by myself I always think I should make friends but I never feel like I fit in anywhere for some reason. I've never met another female I could relate to that's for sure. None of them seem to share my interests. I feel odd in comparison to everyone else... That is exactly how I feel, and the funny thing is I still have friends from school who I see regularly, we have nothing in common, other than shared background, but we are still friends, I suppose we've must have that sister thing going on (not as in black sista, but as in blood related ) because they constantly mock me for being 'weird' or 'strange'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 That is exactly how I feel, and the funny thing is I still have friends from school who I see regularly, we have nothing in common, other than shared background, but we are still friends, I suppose we've must have that sister thing going on (not as in black sista, but as in blood related ) because they constantly mock me for being 'weird' or 'strange'. Not the only one, yay!! We should form a club and all be weird together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwkittie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Maybe everyone feels like this :o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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