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FLyellowdog

(4,276 posts)
Fri Dec 16, 2011, 12:30 AM Dec 2011

Why if I like being alone do I sometimes have moments of great loneliness?

Tonight is one of those nights. Maybe I'm dreading the daylight because it'll be my anniversary and husband isn't coming to town to celebrate. Even chocolate ice cream hasn't helped.

Sometimes I even confuse myself.

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Why if I like being alone do I sometimes have moments of great loneliness? (Original Post) FLyellowdog Dec 2011 OP
I must be genetically defective. Speck Tater Dec 2011 #1
Well, that's a fairly special occasion. If today was iris27 Dec 2011 #2
I'm like that, too. I often can't stand being around people (annoying) but then Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #3
 

Speck Tater

(10,618 posts)
1. I must be genetically defective.
Fri Dec 16, 2011, 02:49 PM
Dec 2011

I know what the word "loneliness" means. In theory. But I really don't have a clue what it feels like. Am I lucky, or do I need some serious therapy?

Although I do enjoy spending time with people, I can't honestly say I've ever missed it when I go for long periods without company.

iris27

(1,951 posts)
2. Well, that's a fairly special occasion. If today was
Sat Dec 17, 2011, 12:03 AM
Dec 2011

just another Friday, would you be feeling as alone?

Also (and this is pure assumption), if you're anything like me, your husband is one of the few people or the only person you can be around without having to be "on", without needing time to recharge later. So missing him around a day that's special to you as a couple only makes sense.

Peregrine Took

(7,510 posts)
3. I'm like that, too. I often can't stand being around people (annoying) but then
Sat Dec 17, 2011, 01:54 PM
Dec 2011

when I'm by myself and I see other people out enjoying themselves I'm filled with envy and remorse that I don't have close buddies to hang out with - at least one.

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