Oh! I'm an introvert but I love to greet & socialize. I dont have to think twice whenever I see a cat or a dog (one time I saw a meerkat) & I talk to them; tell them how cute they are, ask them abt their day, & thank them for letting me pet them. Socializing with pets makes me feel so energized that sometimes I party with my cats. 😂🎉❤ In a crowd of people, I can easily see them. I love being in a park where I see lots of them & they ask food from me. 😅
It's more about not giving a shit about pleasing anyone else as you get older, not so much that you didn't always like being alone@@bulletsfordinner8307
@@loislewis5229 The pandemic was very telling (irrespective of the tragedy) it helped every Introvert to relax & stop feeling pressured. Meanwhile it was shocking to see to see so many others absolutely losing their minds!!! Within a few weeks they went from boredom to outrageous ANGER & still talking about it like it was the government's fault??! But yes, it was a gift for many of us & gave us time to connect with precious animals (inside & out) and nature. 🤍
The isolation during Covid was so stress free and relaxing. I realized how much I enjoyed doing things by myself and not having to worry about someone else.
Covid isolation was almost a relief to me! My hubby worked from home but I only saw him for lunch and when his work day was over and we loved our evenings together! No more long commute! I loved no one expecting me to go or do anything! No more demands on my time! People stress me out! 😂
Hear you Stacy about demands on your time. No one could volunteer me. And it gave me an oportunity to turn loose of some previous commintments. We werent alone..Heard from lots of young parents that enjoyed getting off the exhausting rat race of running kids to endless activities. Tried to be carefui saying anything since it was such a horrible time for so many. Why later concerned about post. Enjoyed and relieved by your confirming comments.
It was said that COVID would tell us a lot about ourselves .maybe if we did not want to admit it. 😢 However now that I am in my late seventies it does not work. All of my relatives are deceased . I have. Had
I’ve always said being around other people don’t recharge me, but being by myself is what recharges me and makes me happier to see others when I have to.
I understand how much you enjoy your alone time. Even as a child, I was not a joiner of groups and still, many decades later, prefer a small social circle and lots of time on my own. I feel rich having my few excellent friends, but I don’t need to interact with them very often. My beagle, Lucy, provides all the company I need on a daily basis. I feel comfortable in my own skin. Took me years to recognize that gift! 🌸
I'd love hanging out with friends, going to restaurants and swimming etc but don't have friends like that so I'm "forced" to be by myself. I'm also not the best socially due to lack of friends so making new ones is incredibly hard. I've learned to be by myself but don't enjoy it.
I totally get it. Altho I live in LA where people abound, I feel no need to interact. I don’t have social aversion but when I have to rub shoulders with others for a significant amount of time, I need between hours and days to recalibrate. So be it. I love my solo life. There’s great power in being comfortable with standing, and thriving, alone 😊💃💐
I love being cut off from everyone! I recently had to cut off a person who I thought was my friend but actually brought more stress into my life than joy. I don’t miss those daily morning texts venting about the stress she had going on in her life😅
I just lost a friendship of 54 years. She and I both more recently enjoy being alone. It seems I became too much of a burden to her and she complained I was always trying to "fix" things. I won't explain further as it will come across as venting LOL!
Omg I just ended my friendship with the same... This chick was so needy and it exhausted me.. I didn't stop being her friend till she stole from me while I was in a coma ... Seriously.. but the theft was worth it to get that garbage out of my life.. FYI I'm not Scott Smith I'm Mrs Smith lol😊
@@JoyceB-qv9xq I hope you’re doing alright. I would think after 54 years you both could talk it out. Your comment stood out to me because I too have had a close (not so much geographically) friend for a little longer than that and have not been happy with our relationship lately. I am the one not coming clean on everything that is eating at me but at the same time can’t imagine just ending the friendship. It’s hard at this age to make close friendships. Again, hope you are doing well.
Same - the cliques never stopped after yyou get out of school….adults in their 40s act like they never progressed from the superficial junior high maturity level!😳
Your home is absolutely stunning, it is the definition of cosy and hygge! I’m so happy for you to be living in such beautiful surroundings! I’ve bookmarked this video for interior design reference and will come back from time to time to draw inspiration from it :)
I relate 100%! I like being alone and reading, making jewelry, watching my Netflix shows, etc. My mom is SUPER social, so she’s constantly inviting me to the pool or to picnics and festivals, etc., and then she texts me all night if I decline and asks if there’s something wrong or something I need to talk about lol. Being independent and enjoying alone time does not automatically equal depression or problems. Wish people would understand this!
You really are not alone in this. I can’t stand being around people, it stresses me out and I find myself counting down the minutes/hours until I/they leave and I can be in my own little bubble again. I think more and more people are realising that they need alone time like they need oxygen. I’m searching for my quirky cottage in the woods and getting rid of so much stuff that I once believed I wanted/needed. Now I realise I don’t need things I just need space to be alone and I’m more than okay with that. ❤
You describe my life, the cabin, the solitude preference, the boyfriend, time spent with the wonderful boyfriend, a few select friends - all of it. Thank you for spelling it out and for LOVING it.
I absolutely love being alone. I just took two solo vacations this summer and I absolutely get your thought process. And when it comes to friends it's quality over quantity ❤ I love your lifestyle and your home wow.
I don't relate but I have friends like you and I accept that we will only see each other occasionally and it's usually very low key. I love them for who they are. 🎉
Both me and my husband can identify with what you have said! Also a few years ago, a friend moved with her husband from the UK to Spain. She felt she no longer needed a lot of people around her. Thank you for mentioning this, it helps me to understand myself more and to feel less odd. It does look peaceful where you are. Xxx
I can absolutely relate. The older I get, the more peace I feel with enjoying my alone time, instead of feeling like I SHOULD be social. You have a beautiful home!
Girl, I've had the same few friends (who I love dearly!) for years and it's like pulling teeth for them to get me to do something. Stress is an understatement....even as a kid I hated socializing.
Thank you for validating my need for lots of alone time!! I'm happier with no one to please or impress, plus there's no distraction from working on myself. Your cabin is lovely 😍 thank you for sharing 😊
Good for you to be yourself!! I am alone a lot, even though I think I would enjoy more friends, I really like puttering in my home and doing things on my own, painting or writing. My husband and I have been together for 35 years so we are very comfortable together just cooking, reading or watching movies, having long existential philosophy conversations or making plans for our retirement! I was a very happy person to be able to just be myself! You are going to be a very happy person your whole life because you know who you are, and what you like, and are living that way with the support of your family. I have been so lucky to find someone who loves dogs and cats as much as I do, too, so we always rescue! We have to have our beloved cats and dogs as well, and are going to start a charity as soon as we can to help animals and their parents! ❤
You hit it on the nail for me! 100% do I love being alone. Which is weird because I come across as incredibly social when I am around people I remember everyone’s name I have the ability to talk to strangers, especially at a function, where I know no one. However, after this, I need to go home and decompress for at least five days.
Definitely can relate to you. I live by myself and am quite isolated, but such a relief to not have to meet other’s expectations, listen to superficial conversations and be criticized by my family. A wonderful sense of freedom! 🥰
Can totally relate and i sometimes struggle to accept this about myself or just simply feel guilty about it and then when i force myself to try and socialize i feel drained and need alone time to recover😂 one aspect where i am different is that i love living in or very close to large cities; just the knowledge that the options are right there at my door puts me somehow at ease
I agree, I am an introvert but I like living in the suburbs of a large metropolitan area. If I want to go get fast food I can go get a burger in 10 minutes, if I need to get groceries a mile away, or even better order them online for pick up. At least if I pick up my groceries it gets me out of the house and sometimes I just like to go for a car ride by myself. When I had a dog I would take him for a ride with me.
I'm similar. I love being alone. On my days off i need to be alone to recharge my batteries for the upcoming workweek. But i yearn for the solitude of the country, the woods, the peacefulness of it, the insects chirping and birds singing. But sometimes i love to visit the city for a few days and stay in a hotel and i always find myself just people watching and loving that they are out their enjoying life. It recharges me in a different way
I've been a member of the Invert Club for my whole life, I'm 75. I've had acquaintances throughout my life, but never friends; I'm actually quite happy being with me. My one & only true friend is my daughter, who was born when I was 26. We live together with her daughter, now 20, and and our animals.
I definitely can relate, sometimes people make me feel like there’s something wrong with just spending time by myself but that’s where I’m happiest and social interactions just drain me
For introverts, it’s proven that it is an energy drain for us to interact with people. We can do it and be happy and show joy but it does drain us. We have to have our alone time to recharge. Extroverts are the exact opposite! They receive energy from interacting with people and they need to be with people to be happy! Being alone too long is difficult for them! Isn’t this fascinating? And of course, there are people that have mixtures of varying degrees of both qualities! Humans are diverse and complex and oh so wonderful!! ♥️
You are definitely not the only one, I have been feeling this for quite a while and trying to be gentle with myself because before I will feel guilty for not being social enough.
I can totally relate. Some people try to convince me that it’s not normal and it just makes me want to isolate even more. I’m happy to see that I’m not the only one!
I don't know why enjoying your own company is viewed as unusual. I think having a big group of "friends" is overrated. I'm not into drama or loud functions or group activities. Give me peace and quiet any day!
Love my alone time but I dont mind if I get surrounded by pets. I can talk to them everyday. Oftentimes, I get asked how come I love to do things alone (eg. eat in a restaurant, solo trip for 4-6weeks, watch movies) & they thought I'm just lonely & they offer to join me. What the hell? 😅
I find that the older I get the more I need alone time... I can really relate to this. And I don't count my husband in that. His company is never stressful. Your cabin on the edge of the world looks divine!
Totally understand you, I live with anxiety and seeing others can just be so exhausting. Only ones I am totally relaxed with is myself, my fiancé and my parents.
Remember sometimes it's not who you need to see but who needs to see you...your probably the calming one in your friendships and they love your company...it's so beautiful there.
💯 co-sign. I live in NYC but rarely hangout with friends(few) because it’s too much of a production. I love being alone & all that that entails in a city of millions 😅. Your lifestyle is the dream
New to your channel. Love your beautiful location! And i am with you....I love my alone time and I am such a homebody. I did all the things and socialized all the time when I was younger. Now I’m content at home and finding joy in quiet things....reading, drawing, knitting, cooking, watching tv and of course hanging out with my kids and husband. Calm, quiet and peaceful sounds perfect!
Wow your family is spread all over the globe must be nice to visit them … When you get older you rather be alone, before I was scared to be by myself but now I enjoy it😊
You're right that as we grow older, we often become more comfortable with our own company. I certainly relate to that & increasingly find socializing too much to be utterly exhausting.
I can definitively relate to wanting and being alone!! I love my alone time - not only that but I need it for my mental health. It’s how I recharge my batteries.
I think being able to be alone without feeling lonely is something only the mentally strong and truly feel. So many people NEED to be around others, or NEED to constantly be doing something social to block the lonley feelings.
Yes I know exactly what your saying! I use to be a social butterfly but now I can’t even think of leaving my home. I suffer from PTSD and high anxiety. Your not alone on preferring to be alone!
I too can relate. Since covid and staying at home so long I've just got to a point where being around people is something that stresses me out, I feel uncomfortable in large crowds, and would rather be home with my significant other and 2 pitties! My dogs are enough for me while snuggling and playing or just doing my crafts. I'm perfectly content in my own little bubble. And your cabin looks beautiful!!
Thank You so much for this video. My life is very much like yours. I can 100% relate to the way you conduct your life. I also am not on social media. People think I'm an introvert and maybe I am,, but I am a happy one. I knew there had to be others like myself, but have never crossed paths with anyone like myself until now. Thank You for addressing it!.
Living solo or low solo is the best. I was born that way. My family thought i was weird being like that. I never have to fake my feelings. I dont tolerate gossipmongers. Love your cabin. Its spectacular! Being near water is utmost to my core being. Peace and love. ❤
What a beautiful spot you live in. I’m really not surprised that you are very happy with you own company in such beautiful surroundings. I wish you well. X
That's my comfort zone. I much prefer being alone. I have many interests I pursue at home and don't need anyone to entertain me. My home is decorated as I please, not to impress. There are many people in my life that understand me. When I need to socialize there is always someone I can hang with. There is nothing I have to do except take care of myself. To me, this is what retirement life is all about. Glad to hear another prefers this style. Thanks for sharing.
Yes. I can relate. I can I only do so much social interaction before I'm exhausted. This includes shopping and phone calls. Love: "There's nothing you have to do".
Welcome to the introvert club! It's a lovely place🫂
Are there three of us already? Tooooo crowdy!
Yes, introverts are very comfortable with alone time!
Oh! I'm an introvert but I love to greet & socialize. I dont have to think twice whenever I see a cat or a dog (one time I saw a meerkat) & I talk to them; tell them how cute they are, ask them abt their day, & thank them for letting me pet them. Socializing with pets makes me feel so energized that sometimes I party with my cats. 😂🎉❤
In a crowd of people, I can easily see them. I love being in a park where I see lots of them & they ask food from me. 😅
Yes ❤
It really is
The older I get the more I like alone time, it's peaceful.
I misunderstood myself when I was younger. Now I get it, unfortunately most people I used to know do.
Alot of people don't understand that being alone is comfortable in its own way.
Lots, and lots of people prefer being alone or with only a few people once in a while. So calming, simple and easy.
Isn’t it wonderful to reach an age when you realize that it’s okay not to be social!!! Such a feeling of freedom.
So true. Then we feel sorry for all those who are still stressed about social issues
It's not so much about an age related thing. One person could have always been like this. I'm an introvert too
The pandemic was no problem for me. I loved the alone time with my doggie 😊
It's more about not giving a shit about pleasing anyone else as you get older, not so much that you didn't always like being alone@@bulletsfordinner8307
@@loislewis5229 The pandemic was very telling (irrespective of the tragedy) it helped every Introvert to relax & stop feeling pressured. Meanwhile it was shocking to see to see so many others absolutely losing their minds!!! Within a few weeks they went from boredom to outrageous ANGER & still talking about it like it was the government's fault??! But yes, it was a gift for many of us & gave us time to connect with precious animals (inside & out) and nature. 🤍
The isolation during Covid was so stress free and relaxing. I realized how much I enjoyed doing things by myself and not having to worry about someone else.
Covid isolation was almost a relief to me! My hubby worked from home but I only saw him for lunch and when his work day was over and we loved our evenings together! No more long commute! I loved no one expecting me to go or do anything! No more demands on my time! People stress me out! 😂
Hear you Stacy about demands on your time. No one could volunteer me. And it gave me an oportunity to turn loose of some previous commintments. We werent alone..Heard from lots of young parents that enjoyed getting off the exhausting rat race of running kids to endless activities. Tried to be carefui saying anything since it was such a horrible time for so many. Why later concerned about post. Enjoyed and relieved by your confirming comments.
It was said that COVID would tell us a lot about ourselves .maybe if we did not want to admit it. 😢 However now that I am in my late seventies it does not work. All of my relatives are deceased . I have. Had
I like my alone time.
I get volunteered for lots.
I say no if it doesn't work for me.
I'm the same way. People seem to suck the energy right out of me.
This! My battery is drained after interacting with other people!
Couldnt have said it better. I feel the same way
Same & that’s how it feels I often say yes to things that I don’t want to to get ppl to leave me alone
I call it my social battery. It drains quickly and needs a long time to recharge.
😅can I suck your energy?
Yes girl, I love being alone. The public in general has just gotten too crazy for me!
I’ve always said being around other people don’t recharge me, but being by myself is what recharges me and makes me happier to see others when I have to.
Most people who are introverts are empaths. Being around other people drains empaths. We have to isolate and recharge after most public outings
It literally sucks the energy out of me & ppl will absolutely bleed you dry
Everything about this video spoke to my soul!! Please post more.
(ps your home is lovely)
Thanks for this video. ❤
I can relate. I’m an introvert by nature. Alone time is golden!
Me too!!
Cecelia, you just described me, right down to the few select friends. I love being on my own. Greetings from Tasmania, Australia.
I understand how much you enjoy your alone time. Even as a child, I was not a joiner of groups and still, many decades later, prefer a small social circle and lots of time on my own. I feel rich having my few excellent friends, but I don’t need to interact with them very often. My beagle, Lucy, provides all the company I need on a daily basis. I feel comfortable in my own skin. Took me years to recognize that gift! 🌸
I can totally relate... Solitude is a gift. Awesome. Thank you for sharing 🙌
I used to love company. Now I realize how much I value my alone time. Covid brought the “love myself some me time” out of me. ❤
I'd love hanging out with friends, going to restaurants and swimming etc but don't have friends like that so I'm "forced" to be by myself. I'm also not the best socially due to lack of friends so making new ones is incredibly hard. I've learned to be by myself but don't enjoy it.
I watched twice because it was so satisfying watching you clean and have everything come together. Love your place!
I totally get it. Altho I live in LA where people abound, I feel no need to interact. I don’t have social aversion but when I have to rub shoulders with others for a significant amount of time, I need between hours and days to recalibrate. So be it. I love my solo life. There’s great power in being comfortable with standing, and thriving, alone 😊💃💐
Beautiful place ❤. I’m the same ppl stress me out. I adore my alone time it gives me peace to deal worst the anxiety of ppl.
I love being cut off from everyone! I recently had to cut off a person who I thought was my friend but actually brought more stress into my life than joy. I don’t miss those daily morning texts venting about the stress she had going on in her life😅
Omg that is so important, energy givers not energy takers 🧡
I just lost a friendship of 54 years. She and I both more recently enjoy being alone. It seems I became too much of a burden to her and she complained I was always trying to "fix" things. I won't explain further as it will come across as venting LOL!
Omg I just ended my friendship with the same... This chick was so needy and it exhausted me.. I didn't stop being her friend till she stole from me while I was in a coma ... Seriously.. but the theft was worth it to get that garbage out of my life.. FYI I'm not Scott Smith I'm Mrs Smith lol😊
@@JoyceB-qv9xqIs it really a loss, though? I hope for your sake that it was a mutually agreed-upon separation. People grow apart and that's okay. 🥰
@@JoyceB-qv9xq
I hope you’re doing alright. I would think after 54 years you both could talk it out. Your comment stood out to me because I too have had a close (not so much geographically) friend for a little longer than that and have not been happy with our relationship lately. I am the one not coming clean on everything that is eating at me but at the same time can’t imagine just ending the friendship. It’s hard at this age to make close friendships. Again, hope you are doing well.
Yes social interaction makes me nervous I hate it and it tires me out. I work in customer service. Lol
Us bro us 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
I definitely prefer my own company except for a few dear friends. I can relate!
Same - the cliques never stopped after yyou get out of school….adults in their 40s act like they never progressed from the superficial junior high maturity level!😳
I have never met anyone who is better company than I am.
I read that as deer friends at first 😂🦌🦌🦌🥰
I have to have my alone time. Being social stresses me out also. I feel you.
Your home is absolutely stunning, it is the definition of cosy and hygge! I’m so happy for you to be living in such beautiful surroundings! I’ve bookmarked this video for interior design reference and will come back from time to time to draw inspiration from it :)
I LOVE my alone time. I also prefer that to social situations. Your home is so beautiful and inviting it's no wonder you enjoy being there.❤
I love your share today. I completely relate. And I so appreciate that I'm no longer compelled to constantly seek excitement.
I understand. Alone is so peaceful. ♥️
I relate 100%! I like being alone and reading, making jewelry, watching my Netflix shows, etc.
My mom is SUPER social, so she’s constantly inviting me to the pool or to picnics and festivals, etc., and then she texts me all night if I decline and asks if there’s something wrong or something I need to talk about lol. Being independent and enjoying alone time does not automatically equal depression or problems. Wish people would understand this!
You really are not alone in this. I can’t stand being around people, it stresses me out and I find myself counting down the minutes/hours until I/they leave and I can be in my own little bubble again. I think more and more people are realising that they need alone time like they need oxygen. I’m searching for my quirky cottage in the woods and getting rid of so much stuff that I once believed I wanted/needed. Now I realise I don’t need things I just need space to be alone and I’m more than okay with that. ❤
You describe my life, the cabin, the solitude preference, the boyfriend, time spent with the wonderful boyfriend, a few select friends - all of it. Thank you for spelling it out and for LOVING it.
I absolutely love being alone. I just took two solo vacations this summer and I absolutely get your thought process. And when it comes to friends it's quality over quantity ❤ I love your lifestyle and your home wow.
I don't relate but I have friends like you and I accept that we will only see each other occasionally and it's usually very low key. I love them for who they are. 🎉
You are truly a friend.
I could use a friend like you. Good on you. 🥰
Honestly, you're the kind of friend who's a dream come true for unsocial people like me and many more.
Being alone is so much calmer and peaceful than being with someone.
I feel just as you do- I like people, just in small doses. Your home is so soothing; I just love seeing your content.
I love your cabin. It's beautiful!
Both me and my husband can identify with what you have said! Also a few years ago, a friend moved with her husband from the UK to Spain. She felt she no longer needed a lot of people around her. Thank you for mentioning this, it helps me to understand myself more and to feel less odd. It does look peaceful where you are. Xxx
I can definitely relate. I stress myself out when I have to go hang out with people.
I can absolutely relate. The older I get, the more peace I feel with enjoying my alone time, instead of feeling like I SHOULD be social. You have a beautiful home!
Sounds like my kind of life. ❤
Yes, I can relate. Solitude is nice. Alone but never lonely 😊
It's a relief to hear/see others loving and choosing solitude.
EXACTLY, Alone never Lonely👍🙏❤️
I hear ya sister! I have few friends and love being alone. Nothing wrong with that. Peace and love from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.❤
Girl, I've had the same few friends (who I love dearly!) for years and it's like pulling teeth for them to get me to do something. Stress is an understatement....even as a kid I hated socializing.
You are an old soul. You are learning what the elders have already learned. 😊
Yes, LOVE spending time with myself. Can totally relate!
Thank you for validating my need for lots of alone time!! I'm happier with no one to please or impress, plus there's no distraction from working on myself. Your cabin is lovely 😍 thank you for sharing 😊
Good for you to be yourself!! I am alone a lot, even though I think I would enjoy more friends, I really like puttering in my home and doing things on my own, painting or writing. My husband and I have been together for 35 years so we are very comfortable together just cooking, reading or watching movies, having long existential philosophy conversations or making plans for our retirement! I was a very happy person to be able to just be myself! You are going to be a very happy person your whole life because you know who you are, and what you like, and are living that way with the support of your family. I have been so lucky to find someone who loves dogs and cats as much as I do, too, so we always rescue! We have to have our beloved cats and dogs as well, and are going to start a charity as soon as we can to help animals and their parents! ❤
You hit it on the nail for me! 100% do I love being alone. Which is weird because I come across as incredibly social when I am around people I remember everyone’s name I have the ability to talk to strangers, especially at a function, where I know no one. However, after this, I need to go home and decompress for at least five days.
❤ You Are So Ahead of nonsense , you are Strong & Self Aware , Intelligent!!
You made this Old Woman Happy & Inspired 😁!
Definitely can relate to you. I live by myself and am quite isolated, but such a relief to not have to meet other’s expectations, listen to superficial conversations and be criticized by my family. A wonderful sense of freedom! 🥰
Absolutely agree...Cecilia...im the same way......so nice to hear your truth. Thank you so much.
Can totally relate and i sometimes struggle to accept this about myself or just simply feel guilty about it and then when i force myself to try and socialize i feel drained and need alone time to recover😂 one aspect where i am different is that i love living in or very close to large cities; just the knowledge that the options are right there at my door puts me somehow at ease
I agree, I am an introvert but I like living in the suburbs of a large metropolitan area. If I want to go get fast food I can go get a burger in 10 minutes, if I need to get groceries a mile away, or even better order them online for pick up. At least if I pick up my groceries it gets me out of the house and sometimes I just like to go for a car ride by myself. When I had a dog I would take him for a ride with me.
I'm similar. I love being alone. On my days off i need to be alone to recharge my batteries for the upcoming workweek. But i yearn for the solitude of the country, the woods, the peacefulness of it, the insects chirping and birds singing. But sometimes i love to visit the city for a few days and stay in a hotel and i always find myself just people watching and loving that they are out their enjoying life. It recharges me in a different way
I've been a member of the Invert Club for my whole life, I'm 75.
I've had acquaintances throughout my life, but never friends; I'm actually quite happy being with me.
My one & only true friend is my daughter, who was born when I was 26.
We live together with her daughter, now 20, and and our animals.
Definitely relate!! Love my circle of dear friends but there's NOTHING more wonderful than alone time.
Absolutely! 🎉
@@CeciliaBlomdahlmy dog is my best friend and she's my follower to especially when I have food
@@wildlifewarrior2670I have 3 cats & around 20 stray cats I feed every single day. I have a big circle of friends & family. ❤
@@CeciliaBlomdahl did u ever visit the northern most town?
Forever alone
Audio I didnt know I needed. Thank you! Every word described what I like and I was starting to doubt myself.
I definitely can relate, sometimes people make me feel like there’s something wrong with just spending time by myself but that’s where I’m happiest and social interactions just drain me
For introverts, it’s proven that it is an energy drain for us to interact with people. We can do it and be happy and show joy but it does drain us. We have to have our alone time to recharge. Extroverts are the exact opposite! They receive energy from interacting with people and they need to be with people to be happy! Being alone too long is difficult for them! Isn’t this fascinating? And of course, there are people that have mixtures of varying degrees of both qualities! Humans are diverse and complex and oh so wonderful!! ♥️
You are definitely not the only one, I have been feeling this for quite a while and trying to be gentle with myself because before I will feel guilty for not being social enough.
I can totally relate. Some people try to convince me that it’s not normal and it just makes me want to isolate even more. I’m happy to see that I’m not the only one!
I don't know why enjoying your own company is viewed as unusual. I think having a big group of "friends" is overrated. I'm not into drama or loud functions or group activities. Give me peace and quiet any day!
Love my alone time but I dont mind if I get surrounded by pets. I can talk to them everyday.
Oftentimes, I get asked how come I love to do things alone (eg. eat in a restaurant, solo trip for 4-6weeks, watch movies) & they thought I'm just lonely & they offer to join me. What the hell? 😅
most relatable thing ive heard today: ' i just feel more comfortable alone than i do socialising' fax lady. peace out
I totally understand what you are saying here! I will cancel going somewhere if it feels too exhausting for me.
I find that the older I get the more I need alone time... I can really relate to this. And I don't count my husband in that. His company is never stressful. Your cabin on the edge of the world looks divine!
Totally understand you, I live with anxiety and seeing others can just be so exhausting. Only ones I am totally relaxed with is myself, my fiancé and my parents.
Remember sometimes it's not who you need to see but who needs to see you...your probably the calming one in your friendships and they love your company...it's so beautiful there.
that place looks like heaven... so beautiful
I like to enjoy alone time . Calm , quiet and peaceful , like you . 😌
I discovered it during lockdown .❤
Never looked back. 😊
Alone time is the best! ❤
Such a gorgeous space. I enjoy being alone too. Too many people create too many issues. There is a beauty to being content to be alone.
I can definitely relate. I'd rather be home than anywhere else.
💯 co-sign. I live in NYC but rarely hangout with friends(few) because it’s too much of a production. I love being alone & all that that entails in a city of millions 😅. Your lifestyle is the dream
I absolutely relate to the introvert club. An isolated cabin, 2 cats (for me) and polar nights! Yes!
You speak my language and love your videos. Introverts unite!
Totally relate to everything you said about friends and socializing.
New to your channel. Love your beautiful location! And i am with you....I love my alone time and I am such a homebody. I did all the things and socialized all the time when I was younger. Now I’m content at home and finding joy in quiet things....reading, drawing, knitting, cooking, watching tv and of course hanging out with my kids and husband. Calm, quiet and peaceful sounds perfect!
I LOVE my alone time. Social engagements are exhausting!
Wow your family is spread all over the globe must be nice to visit them … When you get older you rather be alone, before I was scared to be by myself but now I enjoy it😊
I relate sooooo much.
You're right that as we grow older, we often become more comfortable with our own company. I certainly relate to that & increasingly find socializing too much to be utterly exhausting.
I can definitively relate to wanting and being alone!! I love my alone time - not only that but I need it for my mental health. It’s how I recharge my batteries.
Nice to have family all over the world 😂❤️🙌🏽
Right there with you. I love alone time.
I think being able to be alone without feeling lonely is something only the mentally strong and truly feel. So many people NEED to be around others, or NEED to constantly be doing something social to block the lonley feelings.
I agree. Alone can get lonely but not alone has its own sets of issues like dealing with issues.
Yes I know exactly what your saying! I use to be a social butterfly but now I can’t even think of leaving my home. I suffer from PTSD and high anxiety. Your not alone on preferring to be alone!
You said it right there! Now that I am older, knowing I don't HAVE to do anything is amazing! 😅
I’ve turned down cruises, trips to Vegas, concerts and hella expensive dinners just to hang out on the couch with my dog! 😊😊😊
I read you. The older I get, the better I am at being alone or with my husband. The social butterfly in me is gone
Being in a good relationship makes you rely on others people less often
I too can relate. Since covid and staying at home so long I've just got to a point where being around people is something that stresses me out, I feel uncomfortable in large crowds, and would rather be home with my significant other and 2 pitties! My dogs are enough for me while snuggling and playing or just doing my crafts. I'm perfectly content in my own little bubble. And your cabin looks beautiful!!
I’m the same way, I feel like I would do great in my little cabin with my doggies and fiancé haha
I’m the same. People are too needy. They exhaust me. I like hanging out with me.😊
Yes! I work on a farm too. The company of animals, my kitties, and occasional visits with friends is the perfect balance for me.
God, everything you said is so true. Discard useless or toxic people as you would useless items....
What a beautiful cabin. Your decorating is lovely. So clean and airy and happy.
Thank You so much for this video. My life is very much like yours. I can 100% relate to the way you conduct your life. I also am not on social media. People think I'm an introvert and maybe I am,, but I am a happy one. I knew there had to be others like myself, but have never crossed paths with anyone like myself until now. Thank You for addressing it!.
Living solo or low solo is the best. I was born that way. My family thought i was weird being like that. I never have to fake my feelings. I dont tolerate gossipmongers. Love your cabin. Its spectacular! Being near water is utmost to my core being. Peace and love. ❤
Absolutely the same way! Having such a beautiful setting to enjoy alone time would be amazing!
What a beautiful spot you live in. I’m really not surprised that you are very happy with you own company in such beautiful surroundings. I wish you well. X
Me too! Aloneness is not the same as lonely. You can be lonely when in a crowd while feeling peaceful & content when alone!
I'm so agree with you!!! I always in peace with myself, my family and my dogs.
100% relate. solitude is my home.
That's my comfort zone. I much prefer being alone. I have many interests I pursue at home and don't need anyone to entertain me. My home is decorated as I please, not to impress. There are many people in my life that understand me. When I need to socialize there is always someone I can hang with. There is nothing I have to do except take care of myself. To me, this is what retirement life is all about. Glad to hear another prefers this style. Thanks for sharing.
My daughters introduced me to your channel, and we love watching your channel! All 3 of us relate to you, we are expert introverts! 🙌🏻
Love your cabin and you enjoy alone time!! Super relaxing and peaceful!!❤
Yes. I can relate. I can I only do so much social interaction before I'm exhausted. This includes shopping and phone calls. Love: "There's nothing you have to do".