Unsociable

[fruitsalad]

I have always liked my own company, and I am quite happy to be at home, I see and hear of people, going out and about and socialising, all the time, and think It just doesn't interest me, I often think maybe something is wrong with me, do you think this is odd or just the way I am programmed

[choux]

Your own company can be the very best of all so I see no problem with it at all, fruitsalad.

[Mamyalynne]

If you are happy in the life you lead then it's right for you - only if you feel you are missing out on something should you try a small change.

Otherwise,be happy.

[pixie374]

I think many people do, it isn't odd at all imo.

[Theland]

I nave a son built the same way, aged 28.

[nailit]

Im the same fs.
Had a friend around for a couple of hours last night (its a regular Friday night thing) and after an hour I was clock watching. Today I visited another friend but stayed less than an hour. Any more than an hours socialising and I start getting irritable and wanting to be on my own. Got no real interest in 'going out' except maybe for the odd cinema visit.
Prefer to be on my own with a book, listening to the radio and surfing the net most of the time.

[-Talbot-]

Im happy with my own company and happy with being in a crowd (not as happy as that crowd is with my company...obviously)

[gingejbee]

Rather than describing yourself as "unsociable" (which has negative vibes), think of yourself as "non-social" ie not needing the company of others to enjoy life.....quite normal, imo.

[Eleena]

Probably just the way you're programmed, I am the same.

[Baldric]

Whilst I am quite happy with my own company I prefer what we have this weekend which a houseful, 6 of us in total, will be 8 of us next B/Holiday weekend in two weeks time hopefully.

[Eleena]

I find there's always some trait in someone that niggles me. I think I'm not really programmed to live with someone. Similarly, I prefer to take my break at work solo, I do wonder about myself as to why I'm like this.

[pastafreak]

I'm similar. I've often felt that I need an escape hatch for wgen being in the company of others gets to be a bit much. Yet, I've often wished to be different...but this is the way I am.

[woofgang]

I am the same and have been like it for as long as I can remember. I have few friends and even fewer close friends and am happy that way. I don’t think its odd or wrong. In my late husbands job there was quite a lot of socialising and we were good at it but we were alike and happy to be just us.

[Tilly2]

I just pick and choose who I want to see. I have become more discerning, the older I get.

[Cloverjo]

I’m the same. I’ve had panic attacks when I’ve had to go to parties to accompany husband. I would love be able to chat happily to people at things like that, but I just can’t.

You’re not odd at all.

[Patsy33]

I think sometimes it stems from home life. My Father never really wanted other people in the house. Only his drinking buddies. Not an easy man to be around. Me and my sister used to get sent to bed just for laughing! I used to go into another room in the house to get away from him. Used to find things to do. We had an old piano I used to try to play! Listen to music or read. So I suppose it's kind of normal for me to enjoy my own company. Although when I do go out on the odd occasion, I really enjoy myself.

[nailit]

Have to say fruity, after reading ur OP and subsequent replies, has put my own mind at rest somewhat. Always thought that there was something wrong/odd with me as well. Ive been labelled as anti-social etc in the past just because I don't fit into the 'norm' (whatever the f that is?)
Thanks for posting this. :-)

[chanel5]

I've loved reading this replies because I am so relieved that there are so many people like me! I've always thought I was odd. The feelings and preferences that people have described here, describe me to a T. So no, FruitSalad I don't think you are odd - I just think you are very much like me. And like Nailit, I find that more than an hour or so in someone's company, even someone I like, makes me irritable and wanting to escape. Cheers everyone, you've cheered me up this morning.

[dannyk13]

To each his own.

[luciustool]

I think your preaching to the choir here fruitsalad. Most peeps on here must prefer their own company or they would be out socializing not interacting with anonymous posters for hours an hours.

[dannyk13]

luciustool. Probably most people on here are past the age of painting towns red.