totally understand. It drains my energy to deal with some types. It leaves me mentally exhausted and irritable after hearing so much junk and having to put up with them.I have a few people I care deeply for but can count them all on one hand.
For along time I did not follow my own needs. I did as was expected. Married young, 3 demanding children, one with special needs. When I finally took the step to divorce, after a marriage of 35 years, it still took a while to become what I was meant to be. What I wanted to find in the outer world, there was a lack of. Respect, loyalty, trust, even if you don't agree with someone, there must be at least those 3 things and those seem to be hard to find. I could never return to that old "me". I do not miss the chitchat, tiptoeing around people you could offend by anything and everything. And loyalty is like a needle in a haystack. Disappointment over and over is one of my reasons to seek a peaceful relationship with myself. And without the drama of others, my life is so much easier and more balanced, and the best lesson learned of it all, don't confuse being alone with loneliness. Those are two totally different things .
I love being alone. It's so peaceful. I 😘 ve being around with only the people that bring me up and love me. The rest that give me drama I want to stay away. As you get older and wiser you get to realize this. ❤
I have been a loner since I was 7, and thought an "oddball" by family and peers because I was born with a high IQ. Being alone and doing as you please is delightful. I would much rather be alone and doing something enjoyable than being with a pack of petty, quarrelsome, small-talking people. I'm sure there are thousands of intelligent people who feel the same way I do.
I was six when I started hiding in the cubby that was made between a door and a wall. I remember falling asleep there once, so didn't hear them calling me. They said I was lying and tormented me until I was crying so hard that I could barely stand it. Needless to say, that small haven was no longer an option for me.
I was a loner from early childhood. I was painfully shy, so I was invisible. Adults forgot I was in the room, it gave me a sharp insight into the awfulness of people.
Thank you. I’ve always a loner, but everyone seems to think we HAVE to have friends, that there is something wrong with you if you choose to be alone. People make me anxious.
@nuna with you there! People feel draining and time alone (especially in nature) energises me. We all get called weird for being loners! I get my best inspiration with time out💚
My best friend called me a "loner" and it kinda crushed me. It's a demeaning word for someone who is sensitive to their personality/ introversion. If i had to choose introvert or extrovert, i'd choose the old stand-by, introvert personality! Extroverts cause meltdown for me (my being on the far end of the introvert scale). I never needed a babysitter!😂 And my guess is that i'm probably more passionate & compassionate in-and-about my life and other life on earth than many people are!💥🤔🤭 the End!
Introvert, aroace, celibate, and live alone. I watch the shows I want, listen to the music I want, fix and eat the food I want. Don't have to buckle under to someone else's demands or whims. Life is good.
Had many friends, nothing but noise,drama, chaos, and yap yap yap yap. Many betrayals and disappointments. Cut all the garbage out and now i focus solely on myself,personal growth and fitness. Never had this much peace and quiet in my life. Best decision i made in my life . !
💜🪽💜🌬🕯 My experience too... I keep to myself & now they put me Hosp Care & they keep saying come do this,, that & don't understand why I enjoy being Alone... I need to get outta here,, away from Negative opinions... I want to go back to Nature,, but finances short as they took EVERYTHING from me... Yes,, rare individuals are few apart💚 Yes,, bla blah blah,, gives me headache... I would rather enjoy going in my garden & eat Fresh Fruits again,, as food here sux too... 💚 L♥︎VE to "ALL"
@@donnasteen2049 You bring up an important point! Socializing is indeed crucial for emotional and cognitive health, especially for older adults. It’s all about balance-creating a harmonious, peaceful home while staying connected with others to nurture both mind and soul.
Absolutely! Solitude indeed has a way of transforming into a gift, offering us the chance to delve deeper into self-awareness and discover tranquility amidst life’s noise. Finding that balance between cherishing one’s own company and engaging meaningfully with others is an invaluable skill. Thank you for sharing such profound insight!
@@TheStoicSage365 Finding that balance between inner tranquility and meaningful connections with others is indeed an art to cherish. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful reflection! 🙏
My big problem with people is the fact that most are fake and lies all the time. It’s just piss me off. I speak truth and people don’t like it. So solitude is something that I cherish so much.
The pretenders I call them. I stopped going to family functions because I could no longer pretend. The Christmas holiday was nothing but lies and I will not play along.
I am an introvert as well. But when someone lies to me I present to them evidence of their lie. I WILL NOT compromise myself by sanctioning such behavior. And I love others enough to not do the same to them as they do with others. Of course I must accept nothing less of myself than I do of them. The consequence of my actions is a number of reliable Friends that I can trust implicitly, even when the truth stings I am grateful for the opportunity to change the situation if I do choose.
Being alone allows me freedom, calm. The times I socialize I try to be respectful of others and enjoy myself. When the idiot person is in the room, which is at most family gatherings, I go home feeling drained, exhausted. Now that I 'm older it doesn't matter if someone dislikes me, what matters is that they don't bother me.
A few years back after having been subjected to mental abuse by a friend and waking up to it not being the first time... i rediscovered my love for solitude and am a lot more selective. I already had such a faze when i was younger but some people are just very good at having you drop your guard.
I am a empath, a serious person and yes a sometimes introvert, I can’t stand being in crowds or being around fake people, users takers, drunks, attention seekers. Been betrayed too many times and now it’s Me and My dog in peace.
Yes! My cat and I are fine. Too many betrayals and hurt...I want to be protected and safe in my last 20 years or whatever time I have left. People seem to have lost their way of what is truly important and instead don't even realize it's all about them. Trust another again? Not again...no.
An English philosefer once said ; every man deserve's one good dog in his lifetime ! I fully agree ! I've had the good fortune to have had several wonderfull dogs in my life time !
I've been struggling with my dislike for social situations and this has given me a lot to think about. It makes me realize that it's not a flaw but rather a complex mix of factors. Great piece!
Wow, the part about 'spending time with the wrong people' really hit home. It’s so true that not all company is good company, and learning to protect your energy by walking away from toxic people is a form of self-respect. This perspective is a game-changer - it reminds me that solitude isn’t loneliness, it’s self-care. Thanks for this insight!
This video describes the whole of my life as an introvert, from being a shy young child to now being a 75 y.o. cynical older man who has given up on socialising a long time ago, having reached an understanding with myself that it is for the better, a more peaceful and relaxed life, and trust issues after trying to be open and friendly with the wrong, toxic people, sharing personal information and then that being used against me for their selfish, dishonest gains, not any more, I have lost too much materially and mentally, I have learned my lesson the hard way and suffered too long for that mistake! 😏
@@mfjdv2020... Agree, realistic is a good word, what we all experience educates us with common sense and eventually enlightens us to the way life is, acceptance makes it easier.
If I am around even one person for more than a couple of hours, I become exhausted! Glad to know others do as well. Even when I was very young I would always look for a corner or nook I could escape to. 😮
@@Peace17292 How about " Sorry, but parties really just aren't my thing anymore. If you want to get together for coffee and a friendly catch up ? Give me a call !" You'd just have to say it once - I'm sure they'll get the idea. Good luck !
I like being with nature, near the mountains, by a beautiful river, maybe in the garden watching the stars, by the sea perhaps watching the waves and the smell of the sea air. in the forests listening to the symphony of birds, and at night I love the Moon and all the lovely things that come out like the rabbits etc. Too many humans are stupid and risk ruining all of this, so best to avoid them as much as possible.
I had the absolute honor of a pair of rabbits building their small, fuzzy nests in one of my flower beds last spring - right at the foot of my clematis vine ! An often moving 'mound of hair', when the babies were awake. I never saw the babies once they'd left the nest - their Mother taught them very well how to hide to stay safe. :)
I’m happy after 77 years of making efforts , it’s much better being in my own company, I have 6 growth children and 10 grandchildren whom I love , now is my time
This is why I have NEVER gone to my high school reunions; I had heard over the years that people go to them ONLY to talk about themselves and to make others feel bad about themselves, I had had enough of that in school, why put your hand back in the fire. I also worked with the public for years in retail, THAT will really give you an education on PEOPLE and how they are as a person, even people that went to church where I did, When I go to town for some things I need, I can't wait to get back HOME!!! No bs, no insults, etc.
I would imagine the reason why some people do just that is because they believe they are getting some form of revenge for being poorly treated in school. Children (those under 18) are often cruel. An example is children who are better off than their peers already look down their noses. Sometimes people are left out because of physical attributes; attractiveness, skin color, sex, weight, gay etcetera. I suppose children learn these things from their parents. After all which of us is perfect? Sinless and so kind and loving as God/Christ. The world is fallen and as written the hearts of men are desperately wicked and deceitful above all things. We all have inner work to do. Let us walk in this darkness and shine the light of Christ. Pray for those who slander you, curse you, and apparently are not your cup of tea. 😊
An old guy who chugs vodka daily said he went to his 50th year high school reunion and got in a fist fight with a former classmate after hitting on his wife
This video beautifully highlights the depth behind solitude-it’s not about avoiding people but about honoring yourself. Such a powerful perspective on embracing who we truly are. Thank you for this!
So -called “Extroverts” are also the same people who can’t be alone for more than 5 minutes let alone a day. I know some of these folks . I consider my introversion a blessing!
More often than not, I lived alone….when I was working, Monday thru Friday, I’m now retired, I would close myself in my apartment all weekend,and deliriously LOVED doing that. I still do this when I can to this day.
I always felt that I didn't fit in, and after the loss of my husband, I removed myself from social media and toxic friends. I am definitely an introvert and enjoy it. I really enjoyed what you said, and yes, please do expand and share more knowledge. Positive words help many of us. Thank you for what you are doing. God bless you.
Too many times I’ve gone to the trouble of asking people about themselves and they just keep going not one question comes back, The only two people I feel comfortable with are my children ☘️❤️🙏
I've noticed that also in older age . No reply from people I've known 50 yrs. I NO LONGER ASK OR EVEN CALL ANYMORE. I STAY WITH MY WIFE ONLY. SHE'S MY BEST BUDDY.❤
Aloneness and loneliness are two entirely different things. I do love being with my true friends for a couple of hours, any longer I start craving my aloneness, fortunately I believe my friends feel the same so it works well, we go our separate ways and everybody is happy.
I used to like being around people until i reached my 20’s. I nearly died at work and all the people that were always around me all disappeared, i was laying on a hospital bed all by myself my own mother and siblings who i was always around didn’t even visit me. I had neurosurgery and the scariest time of my life taught me a very valuable life lesson. My family knew i was receiving a lump sum payout and they all showed up the day i received my payout money and every single one of them actually expected me to give them money because they were broke, i no longer talk with my mother or my siblings they never tell me when they have children and didn’t tell me when they got married. I do not need anyone i have faced things that would have broken most people and i did it all by myself i know i am good enough to be around people but i choose to avoid people 99% of people are fake and i don’t like fake people.
I felt this way most of the day yesterday at staff training, everyone talking, chatting and I wished I could join in, but I did not, instead looked at my phone's news and read at this and that book. I see the social talk to be Networking and needed to form bonds, friendships, but I have one solid friend and I am married to her.
I am social when I have to be and I can talk to people, but I prefer to be at home and with my cats. Been disappointed too many times to trust other people.
Since I stopped social drinking, the noise and immaturity have become very difficult to put up with. I’m not finding the constant solitude particularly comfortable sometimes but I can’t step back in to the din and the falseness.
This video is such a refreshing perspective on why solitude is often misunderstood. It's not about rejecting people but about protecting our energy and honoring our inner world. Thank you for normalizing this journey!
I lost my vocal chords to cancer , 23 years ago . With no voice , you are forced to listen. I work in a very bust salon , Dear LORD do people talk a lot and say absolutely nothing . My home , alone ;is my favorite place to be .
In my 50s now. Never been married and no children. Never been the biggest smartest best looking guy, but I feel that I am somewhere in the middle of those things. I've had some really close friends, or so I thought. However in order to keep those friendships I felt like I was the one who always had to be the initiator to keep the friendship going. I finally decided to stop being the friendship chaser. Those people quickly faded away. Wake up call! I'm actually good being alone, I've always enjoyed my solitude and personal interests. I no longer care if people truly like me or not. Not chasing anyone anymore. Too time consuming and I already know how it will turn out. Late 50s, I consider myself too old and set in my ways to even want to entertain any serious relationship, either friend or romantic. I'm actually very content. I do get lonesome at times, but it doesn't last long and I know it would be too much hassle, frustration, drama, and whatever else. I'm not sulking, I really am content being single and peaceable solitude.
Your comment on being lonesome pretty much reflects my own. Then I remember... Yes, I was married, but sadly divorced 18 years later. Was I perfect? No. But in looking back, I did far more right than I did wrong and put up with a lot of garbage which would've made most guys walk away. Today, I enjoy my freedom and have a great relationship with my daughter. It was both a hard lesson to learn and a blessing.
People are so insecure that they seem to need constant attention... demanding either to dump their emptiness and negativity on me or pull at me to completely focus on them ! I gave and gave No More! I have accepted that most people are selfish and care for noone but themselves. My Peace comes from within and my solitude.
If I’m around people or even family members I get anxious to be alone I find myself wishing that everyone would just leave
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During the Covid Pandemic I did Great. I enjoyed it, not having to deal with people at work, no one coming to my house to "hang out", less people at the grocery store and no need for small talk, almost no one at the gas station, it was GREAT! I made and saved alot of money. I would love to go back to that time, it was like an old episode of the Twiliight zone, only without the bad ending. I read books and listened to music, it was great.
I was pretty much keeping to myself well before the Pandemic hit, so it was no big deal. My two "problems" were: do I have enough books to read and is there enough coffee in New Jersey? Made it through just fine.
I have lost faith in mankind, I see ignorance and selfishness. If I post something about a billion people in extreme poverty I get zero likes, but if I post something about a hungry dog then everybody goes "oh, how sad". And there are many more of those examples, I see only hypocrits and conditioned beings around me who can only say what they think everybody wants to hear, just to belong to the crowd. I like to express myself when I see that I am different, but most people become rude when I do that. That's why I avoid contact, people don't want you to be yourself.
This video is spot on. I like my peace and quiet and the company of my husband and dogs. I'm an introvert and it's one of the reasons I really dislike having to go into the office for work. We can do the work from home, we should be allowed to do so. It's so exhausting having to put on a friendly face at work and be social. Plus, I've got trust issues from past hurt and betrayls from people I thought were friends or at least decent people.
I love that I'm an introvert, but i didn’t always. As a child, it WAS looked at as a flaw, and I'll never know what trajectory my life would have taken if that hadn't happened.
Yes Jon, I understand that feeling, some people can diminish your enthusiasm for life, and it doesn’t matter if you are considerate and have a good heart, they will just take advantage, no conscience at all to fulfil their selfish needs, better aloneness than being used. 😏
Stoicism has truly helped me understand why I feel this way. It's not about hating people, but more about protecting my energy and finding peace within myself. Embracing solitude allows me to grow and reflect. This video was a great reminder of the power of inner peace!
I am a true introvert and being around people too long drains my energy! As you mentioned in your video, I have a heart and mind for deep, meaningful, and TRUTHFUL conversation, and MOST people HATE the truth! MOST people are COMMITTED to finding ways to ESCAPE the truth! They want to PURPOSELY stay in a delusional and superficial state of mind because the truth scares them! Because I am a deep person and a truth teller, it makes superficial people very uncomfortable! This is the main reason that I don't enjoy being around most people, superficial people who choose to be ignorant and toxic, drain my energy! We are just not the same! I belong to Jesus and because of that I accept the fact that God has called us to be DIFFERENT from the world! The world didn't accept Jesus when He was here on earth, and the world doesn't accept HIS PEOPLE! BUT......the great thing about it is that even when I am not around any human being, I am not alone! I have the comfort and the company of the Holy Spirit at all times! 🥰♥️ AND ....... my peace is priceless, and I will protect it at all cost! I love people but I ABSOLUTELY HATE drama, confusion, and chaos, which is how MANY PEOPLE seem to live their lives! I don't believe in living to compete with others! I don't believe in living to tear others down in order to make yourself feel better about yourself! I don't believe in gaining things at other people's expense! I don't believe in mistreating and hurting others! I believe in GOD'S WAY which is the LAW OF LOVE AND PEACE! ❤If everyone respected and loved GOD with all of their HEARTS and if everyone loved and respected each other, with TRUE CARING, then this world would be a beautiful place to live in, but unfortunately the world is filled with MANY selfish, superficial, ignorant, sadistic, and wicked people, who I do not care to be around! It is THE LACK OF LOVE that is destroying this world, plain and SIMPLE!
I am never bored or lonely with my life alone, I enjoy my own company. I also have two cats. As a senior now it just took me years to fully understand to really know what I want out of life. I can be around people family included for a short time but that's all. Im at peace with myself anymore. I went through too much in life and dealt with too much crap from people.
I have the ability of shut down my hearing when a conversation is not interesting, boring or annoying. I live with my own silence, I try not to talk on the phone neither and try to keep others phone calls as short as possible.
Please don't let a spouse define your worth! God created you perfect and loved you that's enough. The spouse or person that abuses you verbally or physically is nothing more than a clanging cymbal. Like the Bible says if you don't love you are nothing more than a clanging cymbal.
The problem is that people do not know what love is. Love is kind, patient, love doesn't insist on its own way. Love endures all things and rejoices in truth. Love is NOT arrogant or rude, etcetera. People think love is a warm, fuzzy feeling, sex, and any number of other things.
Being around people is so exhausting. If i go to a gathering and come back ,I feel so exhausted even if I've done nothing i just come back and lie down for hours before i can get back to normal.
I've been alone for 10 years now. After my divorce I thought I was going to go crazy, I thought I needed to be around others for validation. When I turned to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ I knew that God was the only validation I would ever need. He knows my soul and my heart. I've never been alone after receiving Jesus Christ and will never be alone again. Thank you Father God for never leaving me. 🙏
All my life, I’ve heard jokes about crazy people walking around talking to trees. Now I live alone (spouse works away from home) and have 17 acres to roam at will. I’ve taken to adding those face kits you can buy onto certain trees. As I walk my dogs, I have conversations with or simply say hello to my “tree friends”. They are true, steadfast, non-judgmental and only compete with each other for light and space. Best friends I’ve ever had!!❤
Have you ever judged others? As written in the Bible, man judges by the outward appearances, but God judges by the heart. I think we all have done it. S/he is fat, stupid, ignorant, intelligent, attractive, unattractive, skinny, weird, to feminine or masculine, and on and on and on it goes.
Im enjoying peace and happiness within my mind by cutting out the rubbish out of my life.Its easier now, no trusting people now means less chances of being betrayed, judged and treated cruelly.Self preservation.PEACE AT LAST.😢😊
I have suffered social anxiety all my life. I am 42 years old, and it felt like gaining confidence during some periods of constant social interaction. But the fear of being around unknown people or public meetings has always been haunting me. It's just coming back, it hasn't got better with time... I have just decided to give up the idea of going on a speech for any kind of learning activity course or training... Just thinking about the exposure to talk in public makes me unsettle and anxious to the point that I can't sleep when I think about this.
Exactly 💯🎉 Everything you say is right. I did go to same church for many years with my husband. He is no more wit us already over 16 years 😢 RIP my dear.😢 After I stay my self everything is different.... People look at me different eyes. Why ? Nothing I do wrong, nothing say wrong .... I just stop go to church because I feel bad . I want be part of conversation like before, but is not more. I'm not good enough for them ? I'm honoring my self 🎉 🎉🎉 I'm happy my self , watching prayers on tv , doing crafts I love ....music.... WHAT I need more ? Friends is all about interes . Until my husband did great job for them and not ask any money .... We was friends. My husband was palmer , but he can build house , so much he was handyman. Now they not know my phone number. This is not friendship, nope. And again I'm happy my self. Greetings from Florida to all good people. Happy New year 2025
This really resonates with me. Sometimes, being around people feels draining, and Stoicism helps me understand the value of solitude and self-reflection. Thank you for this perspective!
Some years ago I foolishly joined a social / dating organization. There was a strong feeling that one was being scrutinized, even judged, by the participants at the only gathering I attended. I found it very difficult to find things to say when it was obvious that I had nothing in common, myself slipping away quietly after about 30 mins when I could stand the rather shallow group dynamics no longer. Since then I have valued constructive solitude, plus the occasional meeting with trusted friends - and have been intent on personal and spiritual development. There will be perhaps a good number of readers on here who will relate to what I describe...
After a forty year career of all day, daily, deeply personal interactions with people, I certainly prefer and protect the solitude of retirement. While the term 'introvert' is accurate, its too often used like a dirty word, as though noisy, pretentious 'extrovert' is better. I am not lonely, and if I am 'bored' it leads to inspiration and creativity. Also, I hate holidays.😎
This video perfectly captures the feeling of needing solitude and valuing meaningful connections over superficial ones. Stoicism really helps in understanding ourselves better and embracing peace within. Thanks for sharing such relatable insights!
Many of these factors have played with me growing up, especially in my teens and 20s. I learned the most important thing in life from my mother, to respect and treat others how you wish to be respected, but don't take shit from those who don't. The power of not giving a shit where it matters really helped boost my confidence over the years
After years of wondering, I see this video and so much makes sense now. I long for meaningful connection, but try to avoid gatherings, the party scene or clubs. It’s the places like that for put-on shallow interactions that drain me emotionally and bore me to tears.
I love my solitude. I can only take being around people for short periods of time.
totally understand. It drains my energy to deal with some types. It leaves me mentally exhausted and irritable after hearing so much junk and having to put up with them.I have a few people I care deeply for but can count them all on one hand.
@@RobNC-OG Sounds a lot like me.
Me too, same feelings
So right 👍
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“The more I get to know people, the more I prefer the company of my dog.” -Mark Twain
Amen to that
I hate people
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Most people don't even know what to do with themselves after one hour ... my solitude and inner peace are priceless
Precisely
For along time I did not follow my own needs. I did as was expected. Married young, 3 demanding children, one with special needs. When I finally took the step to divorce, after a marriage of 35 years, it still took a while to become what I was meant to be. What I wanted to find in the outer world, there was a lack of. Respect, loyalty, trust, even if you don't agree with someone, there must be at least those 3 things and those seem to be hard to find. I could never return to that old "me". I do not miss the chitchat, tiptoeing around people you could offend by anything and everything. And loyalty is like a needle in a haystack. Disappointment over and over is one of my reasons to seek a peaceful relationship with myself. And without the drama of others, my life is so much easier and more balanced, and the best lesson learned of it all, don't confuse being alone with loneliness. Those are two totally different things .
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I love being alone. It's so peaceful. I 😘 ve being around with only the people that bring me up and love me. The rest that give me drama I want to stay away. As you get older and wiser you get to realize this. ❤
I feel like you do@@maryrico7816
"I only go out into society to get me a fresh appetite for being alone." -- Lord Byron
This made me laugh out loud…. So funny so TRUE. Thanks for this one…
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Oh, perfect. Thank you 😅
Good idea
Was Lord Byron a Sagittarius??
I have been a loner since I was 7, and thought an "oddball" by family and peers because I was born with a high IQ. Being alone and doing as you please is delightful. I would much rather be alone and doing something enjoyable than being with a pack of petty, quarrelsome, small-talking people. I'm sure there are thousands of intelligent people who feel the same way I do.
you are most likely to be autistic.
I,m a loner from 10 years old.I,m not a pretty person and they hated my dads family.So they rejected me.
I have been far more lost to wrong people until I found I loosing them ,,,, and that when i found myself,,,,
I was six when I started hiding in the cubby that was made between a door and a wall. I remember falling asleep there once, so didn't hear them calling me. They said I was lying and tormented me until I was crying so hard that I could barely stand it. Needless to say, that small haven was no longer an option for me.
I was a loner from early childhood. I was painfully shy, so I was invisible. Adults forgot I was in the room, it gave me a sharp insight into the awfulness of people.
Thank you. I’ve always a loner, but everyone seems to think we HAVE to have friends, that there is something wrong with you if you choose to be alone. People make me anxious.
I totally agree, I have the same issue, my peace and solitude bring me more peace then people will ever do.
Some people like to keep mess going on and drama. They talk about you behind your back,then smile in your face. Some talk wayyyy-TOO-much.
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@nuna with you there! People feel draining and time alone (especially in nature) energises me. We all get called weird for being loners! I get my best inspiration with time out💚
My best friend called me a "loner" and it kinda crushed me. It's a demeaning word for someone who is sensitive to their personality/ introversion. If i had to choose introvert or extrovert, i'd choose the old stand-by, introvert personality! Extroverts cause meltdown for me (my being on the far end of the introvert scale). I never needed a babysitter!😂 And my guess is that i'm probably more passionate & compassionate in-and-about my life and other life on earth than many people are!💥🤔🤭 the End!
100% Introvert and loving it. I don't have to answer to anyone and love being alone.
Been on my own for the past 32 years and love every minute of it.
Introvert, aroace, celibate, and live alone. I watch the shows I want, listen to the music I want, fix and eat the food I want. Don't have to buckle under to someone else's demands or whims. Life is good.
Had many friends, nothing but noise,drama, chaos, and yap yap yap yap. Many betrayals and disappointments. Cut all the garbage out and now i focus solely on myself,personal growth and fitness. Never had this much peace and quiet in my life. Best decision i made in my life . !
My experience as well
Me too
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My experience too...
I keep to myself & now they put me Hosp Care & they keep saying come do this,, that & don't understand why I enjoy being Alone...
I need to get outta here,, away from Negative opinions...
I want to go back to Nature,, but finances short as they took EVERYTHING from me...
Yes,, rare individuals are few apart💚
Yes,, bla blah blah,, gives me headache...
I would rather enjoy going in my garden & eat Fresh Fruits again,, as food here sux too...
💚 L♥︎VE to "ALL"
My two cats
People are nothing but troublemakers
Cause confusing lies
"friends" ?
Solitude becomes a gift as we age; it's the perfect time to rediscover ourselves and cherish inner peace.
Yet, we older people are instructed to socialize to stay happy, avoid loneliness and even stave off dementia.
@@donnasteen2049 You bring up an important point! Socializing is indeed crucial for emotional and cognitive health, especially for older adults. It’s all about balance-creating a harmonious, peaceful home while staying connected with others to nurture both mind and soul.
Absolutely! Solitude indeed has a way of transforming into a gift, offering us the chance to delve deeper into self-awareness and discover tranquility amidst life’s noise. Finding that balance between cherishing one’s own company and engaging meaningfully with others is an invaluable skill. Thank you for sharing such profound insight!
@@TheStoicSage365 Finding that balance between inner tranquility and meaningful connections with others is indeed an art to cherish. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful reflection! 🙏
100% true... Growing older - having less or no interests 1) in women 2) in waste of finance and time on silly bars, socializing..
I'd rather be on my own than to be bullied or upset by these toxic people
100%
Plus I've noticed that it's always the annoying ones who want to go out of their way to hang out with you.
This.
I USED TO BE A PEOPLE PERSON BUT PEOPLE RUINED IT!
I thought about going outside today, changed my mind. It's too peopley out there 😂
It is called human race.
I recall a sign in my uncles house that stated PEOPLE ARE NO DAMN GOOD.
So true in today's rushing world.
Same here. Unfortunately I don't trust anyone
Lol I like it and feel your pain
My big problem with people is the fact that most are fake and lies all the time. It’s just piss me off. I speak truth and people don’t like it. So solitude is something that I cherish so much.
TRUTH !
Me too.If you want to get rid of people,just be yourself and tell it as it is!Most people cannot stand to hear the truth.😂😂
The pretenders I call them. I stopped going to family functions because I could no longer pretend. The Christmas holiday was nothing but lies and I will not play along.
Emotional vampires that drain are the worst. I love people , but they drain me. I'm definitely an introvert and love myself and my solitude.
Me too.
I am an introvert as well. But when someone lies to me I present to them evidence of their lie. I WILL NOT compromise myself by sanctioning such behavior. And I love others enough to not do the same to them as they do with others.
Of course I must accept nothing less of myself than I do of them.
The consequence of my actions is a number of reliable Friends that I can trust implicitly, even when the truth stings I am grateful for the opportunity to change the situation if I do choose.
I would call a group of people vampires in my youth, but back then, I did not know myself like I do today. Now I understand what I’m feeling.
Being alone allows me freedom, calm. The times I socialize I try to be respectful of others and enjoy myself. When the idiot person is in the room, which is at most family gatherings, I go home feeling drained, exhausted. Now that I 'm older it doesn't matter if someone dislikes me, what matters is that they don't bother me.
100% true!
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well said, ma'am!
Finding yourself and enjoying your own campany is priceless❤
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Every person over 70 needs to watch this video. It’s empowering and comforting at the same time. 💡
Any age needs to watch this
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I like spending my spare time alone since I was like like 5 ,,,
My feelings and thoughts are deep and mostly holy, most people don't appreciate my true self. I feel happy being alone, because I'm not really alone.
You are definitely not alone.
You're never alone with the Everlasting Presence of the Creator🌌
Art helps.
@@jamieraegro Only if you like art.
No, we are never alone and the one who is always with us never betrays us.
Old and wiser I like my solitude. Reflection is key to my life at 76.
There's always nice people, but just anyone won't do. Being selective is not a crime. It saves energy, time, and effort. I'd rather not waste any. 💯
A few years back after having been subjected to mental abuse by a friend and waking up to it not being the first time... i rediscovered my love for solitude and am a lot more selective. I already had such a faze when i was younger but some people are just very good at having you drop your guard.
I was called weird, I later found out that I’m jut an introvert. I love being by myself.
exactly! me too.
I have been that way since I was 5 yrs old.
Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone
So profound
I am a empath, a serious person and yes a sometimes introvert, I can’t stand being in crowds or being around fake people, users takers, drunks, attention seekers. Been betrayed too many times and now it’s Me and My dog in peace.
Yes! My cat and I are fine. Too many betrayals and hurt...I want to be protected and safe in my last 20 years or whatever time I have left. People seem to have lost their way of what is truly important and instead don't even realize it's all about them. Trust another again? Not again...no.
Me too
An English philosefer once said ; every man deserve's one good dog in his lifetime ! I fully agree ! I've had the good fortune to have had several wonderfull dogs in my life time !
I really want a small shih tzu or chihuahua
Those are all toxic draining people.Better off without them.Drunks and druggies aren't real friends.I avoid those.Try to find the others like me.😮❤
I now love being with myself 💕...ALOT 🤗💯
I've been struggling with my dislike for social situations and this has given me a lot to think about. It makes me realize that it's not a flaw but rather a complex mix of factors. Great piece!
“When I’m by myself I’m with my best friend “ take CARE of YOUR self.
When did you delve into my mind and decide to write my story. Thank you so much for this. I feel validated as a person.
Ditto
Wow, the part about 'spending time with the wrong people' really hit home. It’s so true that not all company is good company, and learning to protect your energy by walking away from toxic people is a form of self-respect. This perspective is a game-changer - it reminds me that solitude isn’t loneliness, it’s self-care. Thanks for this insight!
This video describes the whole of my life as an introvert, from being a shy young child to now being a 75 y.o. cynical older man who has given up on socialising a long time ago, having reached an understanding with myself that it is for the better, a more peaceful and relaxed life, and trust issues after trying to be open and friendly with the wrong, toxic people, sharing personal information and then that being used against me for their selfish, dishonest gains, not any more, I have lost too much materially and mentally, I have learned my lesson the hard way and suffered too long for that mistake! 😏
I feel the same way and I'm 78.
Well said, Alan! Only one thing: I would replace your word 'cynical' with 'realistic'. I'm 70 and extremely realistic about life and other people.
M m m m m m less ppl less bullshit
@@mfjdv2020... Agree, realistic is a good word, what we all experience educates us with common sense and eventually enlightens us to the way life is, acceptance makes it easier.
your're not the only one mate, same here
If I am around even one person for more than a couple of hours, I become exhausted! Glad to know others do as well. Even when I was very young I would always look for a corner or nook I could escape to. 😮
Just like you !!!
I have found ways to turn down invites to party's my entire life, i get mentally exhausted in large groups
I am open to examples....running out of excuses ..😶
@@Peace17292 How about " Sorry, but parties really just aren't my thing anymore. If you want to get together for coffee and a friendly catch up ? Give me a call !" You'd just have to say it once - I'm sure they'll get the idea. Good luck !
Worked in Philly for 37 years and it gave me a hard heart. Now retired I smile and feel like a kid again.
I like being with nature, near the mountains, by a beautiful river, maybe in the garden watching the stars, by the sea perhaps watching the waves and the smell of the sea air. in the forests listening to the symphony of birds, and at night I love the Moon and all the lovely things that come out like the rabbits etc. Too many humans are stupid and risk ruining all of this, so best to avoid them as much as possible.
Absolutely!!! Nicely put!!!
TOTALLY , TOTALLY AGREE !
I had the absolute honor of a pair of rabbits building their small, fuzzy nests in one of my flower beds last spring - right at the foot of my clematis vine ! An often moving 'mound of hair', when the babies were awake. I never saw the babies once they'd left the nest - their Mother taught them very well how to hide to stay safe. :)
I find my peace in the forest’s, I feel I as one with nature I feel new again and that I can live again
I would rather be around dogs and cats...
Animals are much better company than humans!❤❤
@@mariefeeney6664 Definitely ☺
Can't agree more. I go out with people and all I want to do is go home to my dogs.
@@brucefrans3955 Me too, return to my dog and cat.
They are all I need ! ❤
People..they always expect things from you. It's exhausting. I don't want to prove myself to anybody.
I’m happy after 77 years of making efforts , it’s much better being in my own company, I have 6 growth children and 10 grandchildren whom I love , now is my time
This is why I have NEVER gone to my high school reunions; I had heard over the years that people go to them ONLY to talk about themselves and to make others feel bad about themselves, I had had enough of that in school, why put your hand back in the fire. I also worked with the public for years in retail, THAT will really give you an education on PEOPLE and how they are as a person, even people that went to church where I did, When I go to town for some things I need, I can't wait to get back HOME!!! No bs, no insults, etc.
So true about H.S. reunions. My reason for not attending...those aren't my people.
Amen!!!!!!!
I would imagine the reason why some people do just that is because they believe they are getting some form of revenge for being poorly treated in school. Children (those under 18) are often cruel.
An example is children who are better off than their peers already look down their noses.
Sometimes people are left out because of physical attributes; attractiveness, skin color, sex, weight, gay etcetera. I suppose children learn these things from their parents.
After all which of us is perfect? Sinless and so kind and loving as God/Christ.
The world is fallen and as written the hearts of men are desperately wicked and deceitful above all things.
We all have inner work to do. Let us walk in this darkness and shine the light of Christ.
Pray for those who slander you, curse you, and apparently are not your cup of tea. 😊
An old guy who chugs vodka daily said he went to his 50th year high school reunion and got in a fist fight with a former classmate after hitting on his wife
I totally agree with you.
This video beautifully highlights the depth behind solitude-it’s not about avoiding people but about honoring yourself. Such a powerful perspective on embracing who we truly are. Thank you for this!
So -called “Extroverts” are also the same people who can’t be alone for more than 5 minutes let alone a day. I know some of these folks . I consider my introversion a blessing!
I'd call them sociopaths
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More like a major annoyance.
So true… I enjoy solitude. Social gatherings exhaust my emotional state!😊
More often than not, I lived alone….when I was working, Monday thru Friday, I’m now retired, I would close myself in my apartment all weekend,and deliriously LOVED doing that. I still do this when I can to this day.
Listening to this was like having someone read to me out of my own mind. Not sure what that means. Great video, thanks.
I always felt that I didn't fit in, and after the loss of my husband, I removed myself from social media and toxic friends. I am definitely an introvert and enjoy it. I really enjoyed what you said, and yes, please do expand and share more knowledge. Positive words help many of us. Thank you for what you are doing. God bless you.
Too many times I’ve gone to the trouble of asking people about themselves and they just keep going not one question comes back,
The only two people I feel comfortable with are my children ☘️❤️🙏
Same here
I've noticed that also in older age . No reply from people I've known 50 yrs. I NO LONGER ASK OR EVEN CALL ANYMORE. I STAY WITH MY WIFE ONLY. SHE'S MY BEST BUDDY.❤
Amen I love ALL the children
Your own company is your best friend.
I've always felt that being alone does not mean I am lonely. It is peaceful and relaxing.
Aloneness and loneliness are two entirely different things. I do love being with my true friends for a couple of hours, any longer I start craving my aloneness, fortunately I believe my friends feel the same so it works well, we go our separate ways and everybody is happy.
I used to like being around people until i reached my 20’s. I nearly died at work and all the people that were always around me all disappeared, i was laying on a hospital bed all by myself my own mother and siblings who i was always around didn’t even visit me. I had neurosurgery and the scariest time of my life taught me a very valuable life lesson. My family knew i was receiving a lump sum payout and they all showed up the day i received my payout money and every single one of them actually expected me to give them money because they were broke, i no longer talk with my mother or my siblings they never tell me when they have children and didn’t tell me when they got married. I do not need anyone i have faced things that would have broken most people and i did it all by myself i know i am good enough to be around people but i choose to avoid people 99% of people are fake and i don’t like fake people.
I felt this way most of the day yesterday at staff training, everyone talking, chatting and I wished I could join in, but I did not, instead looked at my phone's news and read at this and that book. I see the social talk to be Networking and needed to form bonds, friendships, but I have one solid friend and I am married to her.
I am social when I have to be and I can talk to people, but I prefer to be at home and with my cats. Been disappointed too many times to trust other people.
You're never alone with the
Eternal Presence of the Creator
Not everyone believes that.
I do, deeply.
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The earth screams of His Majesty.
Just be stii and let God be God in your life mm
I don’t like books and religions based on violence.
@@boscodog4358 I'm good. Thanks.
Since I stopped social drinking, the noise and immaturity have become very difficult to put up with. I’m not finding the constant solitude particularly comfortable sometimes but I can’t step back in to the din and the falseness.
Being by oneself and not being bothered by that is a life skill, it’s an art. Not that everyone is able to or blessed with that.
I FOUND OUT IF I STAY OUT OF OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS, IT WON'T COST ME ANYTHING 😇
This video is such a refreshing perspective on why solitude is often misunderstood. It's not about rejecting people but about protecting our energy and honoring our inner world. Thank you for normalizing this journey!
I lost my vocal chords to cancer , 23 years ago . With no voice , you are forced to listen. I work in a very bust salon , Dear LORD do people talk a lot and say absolutely nothing . My home , alone ;is my favorite place to be .
In my 50s now.
Never been married and no children.
Never been the biggest smartest best looking guy, but I feel that I am somewhere in the middle of those things.
I've had some really close friends, or so I thought.
However in order to keep those friendships I felt like I was the one who always had to be the initiator to keep the friendship going.
I finally decided to stop being the friendship chaser.
Those people quickly faded away.
Wake up call!
I'm actually good being alone, I've always enjoyed my solitude and personal interests.
I no longer care if people truly like me or not.
Not chasing anyone anymore. Too time consuming and I already know how it will turn out.
Late 50s, I consider myself too old and set in my ways to even want to entertain any serious relationship, either friend or romantic.
I'm actually very content.
I do get lonesome at times, but it doesn't last long and I know it would be too much hassle, frustration, drama, and whatever else.
I'm not sulking, I really am content being single and peaceable solitude.
I get you, feel exactly the same!!!
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@@Sorsha011
😊 godly contentment is great gain.
Your comment on being lonesome pretty much reflects my own. Then I remember...
Yes, I was married, but sadly divorced 18 years later. Was I perfect? No. But in looking back, I did far more right than I did wrong and put up with a lot of garbage which would've made most guys walk away. Today, I enjoy my freedom and have a great relationship with my daughter. It was both a hard lesson to learn and a blessing.
I love being with me, myself and I. The best company that one can have 💖
People are so insecure that they seem to need constant attention... demanding either to dump their emptiness and negativity on me or pull at me to completely focus on them ! I gave and gave No More!
I have accepted that most people are selfish and care for noone but themselves. My Peace comes from within and my solitude.
If I’m around people or even family members I get anxious to be alone I find myself wishing that everyone would just leave
During the Covid Pandemic I did Great. I enjoyed it, not having to deal with people at work, no one coming to my house to "hang out", less people at the grocery store and no need for small talk, almost no one at the gas station, it was GREAT! I made and saved alot of money. I would love to go back to that time, it was like an old episode of the Twiliight zone, only without the bad ending. I read books and listened to music, it was great.
I was pretty much keeping to myself well before the Pandemic hit, so it was no big deal. My two "problems" were: do I have enough books to read and is there enough coffee in New Jersey? Made it through just fine.
Exactly 😊
Thankyou, 😊,im more happy in myself after hearing this
We are the ones that sit back and observe and listen, we are the shadows of life of this world always watching, listening and learning.
I have lost faith in mankind, I see ignorance and selfishness. If I post something about a billion people in extreme poverty I get zero likes, but if I post something about a hungry dog then everybody goes "oh, how sad". And there are many more of those examples, I see only hypocrits and conditioned beings around me who can only say what they think everybody wants to hear, just to belong to the crowd. I like to express myself when I see that I am different, but most people become rude when I do that. That's why I avoid contact, people don't want you to be yourself.
Would you sit still and be quiet?
@@redfields5070 yes, I will only hurt myself, I have no influence at all, I am just one in 8 billion
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That gives me peace, so this is an understatement.
This video is spot on. I like my peace and quiet and the company of my husband and dogs. I'm an introvert and it's one of the reasons I really dislike having to go into the office for work. We can do the work from home, we should be allowed to do so. It's so exhausting having to put on a friendly face at work and be social. Plus, I've got trust issues from past hurt and betrayls from people I thought were friends or at least decent people.
I love that I'm an introvert, but i didn’t always. As a child, it WAS looked at as a flaw, and I'll never know what trajectory my life would have taken if that hadn't happened.
I know 95% dont care for me regardless how decent i may be. This knowledge throughout the years has worn me down.
Yes Jon, I understand that feeling, some people can diminish your enthusiasm for life, and it doesn’t matter if you are considerate and have a good heart, they will just take advantage, no conscience at all to fulfil their selfish needs, better aloneness than being used. 😏
I love being around the right people. People who are kind positive outgoing patient open minded. Those are wonderful people.
Stoicism has truly helped me understand why I feel this way. It's not about hating people, but more about protecting my energy and finding peace within myself. Embracing solitude allows me to grow and reflect. This video was a great reminder of the power of inner peace!
I am a true introvert and being around people too long drains my energy! As you mentioned in your video, I have a heart and mind for deep, meaningful, and TRUTHFUL conversation, and MOST people HATE the truth! MOST people are COMMITTED to finding ways to ESCAPE the truth! They want to PURPOSELY stay in a delusional and superficial state of mind because the truth scares them! Because I am a deep person and a truth teller, it makes superficial people very uncomfortable! This is the main reason that I don't enjoy being around most people, superficial people who choose to be ignorant and toxic, drain my energy! We are just not the same! I belong to Jesus and because of that I accept the fact that God has called us to be DIFFERENT from the world! The world didn't accept Jesus when He was here on earth, and the world doesn't accept HIS PEOPLE! BUT......the great thing about it is that even when I am not around any human being, I am not alone! I have the comfort and the company of the Holy Spirit at all times! 🥰♥️ AND ....... my peace is priceless, and I will protect it at all cost! I love people but I ABSOLUTELY HATE drama, confusion, and chaos, which is how MANY PEOPLE seem to live their lives! I don't believe in living to compete with others! I don't believe in living to tear others down in order to make yourself feel better about yourself! I don't believe in gaining things at other people's expense! I don't believe in mistreating and hurting others! I believe in GOD'S WAY which is the LAW OF LOVE AND PEACE! ❤If everyone respected and loved GOD with all of their HEARTS and if everyone loved and respected each other, with TRUE CARING, then this world would be a beautiful place to live in, but unfortunately the world is filled with MANY selfish, superficial, ignorant, sadistic, and wicked people, who I do not care to be around! It is THE LACK OF LOVE that is destroying this world, plain and SIMPLE!
I am never bored or lonely with my life alone, I enjoy my own company. I also have two cats. As a senior now it just took me years to fully understand to really know what I want out of life. I can be around people family included for a short time but that's all. Im at peace with myself anymore. I went through too much in life and dealt with too much crap from people.
I have the ability of shut down my hearing when a conversation is not interesting, boring or annoying. I live with my own silence, I try not to talk on the phone neither and try to keep others phone calls as short as possible.
My library connected me with the oldest genus and future idea which is make me feel comfortable
My 5:
People are: 1) selfish 2) rude 3) stupid 4) unempathetic 5) opinionated....
Ignorant no manners
I only like being around people that benefit me and add to my life. Not useless people that drain my energy and my pockets.
Most definitely. It's about discernment.
Thank you!!!!! you nailed my feeling now I understand me and I needed that!!!! God bless you always!!!!
I’ve had some brutal experiences in the last 10 years of my marriage. I was threatened and told I was worthless. It’s hard to bounce back from that.
Please don't let a spouse define your worth! God created you perfect and loved you that's enough. The spouse or person that abuses you verbally or physically is nothing more than a clanging cymbal. Like the Bible says if you don't love you are nothing more than a clanging cymbal.
Maybe that's how she feels about herself
The problem is that people do not know what love is.
Love is kind, patient, love doesn't insist on its own way. Love endures all things and rejoices in truth.
Love is NOT arrogant or rude, etcetera.
People think love is a warm, fuzzy feeling, sex, and any number of other things.
I feel sorry for people who can’t be on their own. I love my own company and could escape for days by myself. I need time for reflection
Being around people is so exhausting. If i go to a gathering and come back ,I feel so exhausted even if I've done nothing i just come back and lie down for hours before i can get back to normal.
So so true. Health happiness and safety are what's important! Not all the noise and garbage Of society!! Luv to all.💗👍🇦🇺
I prefer to be alone.
I'm grateful for everything. I don't care what others do or say.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh yeah, 7:08 hit home for me: " ... less like socializing but more like emotional labour."
I've been alone for 10 years now. After my divorce I thought I was going to go crazy, I thought I needed to be around others for validation. When I turned to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ I knew that God was the only validation I would ever need. He knows my soul and my heart. I've never been alone after receiving Jesus Christ and will never be alone again. Thank you Father God for never leaving me. 🙏
I can’t speak for anyone else. But very few people can hold my attention for very long.
All my life, I’ve heard jokes about crazy people walking around talking to trees. Now I live alone (spouse works away from home) and have 17 acres to roam at will. I’ve taken to adding those face kits you can buy onto certain trees. As I walk my dogs, I have conversations with or simply say hello to my “tree friends”. They are true, steadfast, non-judgmental and only compete with each other for light and space. Best friends I’ve ever had!!❤
Have you ever judged others? As written in the Bible, man judges by the outward appearances, but God judges by the heart.
I think we all have done it. S/he is fat, stupid, ignorant, intelligent, attractive, unattractive, skinny, weird, to feminine or masculine, and on and on and on it goes.
Im enjoying peace and happiness within my mind by cutting out the rubbish out of my life.Its easier now, no trusting people now means less chances of being betrayed, judged and treated cruelly.Self preservation.PEACE AT LAST.😢😊
Excerpt: "It's not because you don't want to be around people..."
Me: No, it is. It really is. People are exhausting.
I can honestly say that I feel like I could live the rest of my life on my own, never seeing another human being
I have suffered social anxiety all my life. I am 42 years old, and it felt like gaining confidence during some periods of constant social interaction. But the fear of being around unknown people or public meetings has always been haunting me. It's just coming back, it hasn't got better with time... I have just decided to give up the idea of going on a speech for any kind of learning activity course or training... Just thinking about the exposure to talk in public makes me unsettle and anxious to the point that I can't sleep when I think about this.
Exactly 💯🎉
Everything you say is right.
I did go to same church for many years with my husband.
He is no more wit us already over 16 years 😢 RIP my dear.😢
After I stay my self everything is different.... People look at me different eyes. Why ? Nothing I do wrong, nothing say wrong ....
I just stop go to church because I feel bad . I want be part of conversation like before, but is not more. I'm not good enough for them ?
I'm honoring my self 🎉 🎉🎉
I'm happy my self , watching prayers on tv , doing crafts I love ....music.... WHAT I need more ?
Friends is all about interes . Until my husband did great job for them and not ask any money .... We was friends. My husband was palmer , but he can build house , so much he was handyman.
Now they not know my phone number. This is not friendship, nope.
And again I'm happy my self. Greetings from Florida to all good people. Happy New year 2025
This really resonates with me. Sometimes, being around people feels draining, and Stoicism helps me understand the value of solitude and self-reflection. Thank you for this perspective!
Some years ago I foolishly joined a social / dating organization. There was a strong feeling that one was being scrutinized, even judged, by the participants at the only gathering I attended. I found it very difficult to find things to say when it was obvious that I had nothing in common, myself slipping away quietly after about 30 mins when I could stand the rather shallow group dynamics no longer. Since then I have valued constructive solitude, plus the occasional meeting with trusted friends - and have been intent on personal and spiritual development. There will be perhaps a good number of readers on here who will relate to what I describe...
You make complex philosophical concepts so accessible. Your explanation really helps me understand life better. I was really impressed at 4:20
After a forty year career of all day, daily, deeply personal interactions with people, I certainly prefer and protect the solitude of retirement. While the term 'introvert' is accurate, its too often used like a dirty word, as though noisy, pretentious 'extrovert' is better. I am not lonely, and if I am 'bored' it leads to inspiration and creativity. Also, I hate holidays.😎
Wow, you are singing my song! Sounds exactly like my life. Thanks for your words. 🙋♀️
All 5 of these are me all the way. I would rather be alone and I have no problem with that.
I'm an introvert and I truly love this video. I can send it to people who just don't understand. Thank you
This video perfectly captures the feeling of needing solitude and valuing meaningful connections over superficial ones. Stoicism really helps in understanding ourselves better and embracing peace within. Thanks for sharing such relatable insights!
Many of these factors have played with me growing up, especially in my teens and 20s.
I learned the most important thing in life from my mother, to respect and treat others how you wish to be respected, but don't take shit from those who don't.
The power of not giving a shit where it matters really helped boost my confidence over the years
I like being alone. Always have, always will. ⚔️⚖️⚖️⚖️💯💯💯💯🐬🐬🐬
Just me ,God,Jesus ,Holy Spirit and the word all I need ..
Me too!
This is a real description of how I feel. I didn't know these reasons have been thought out and talked about.
😲 That’s why I’ve never been lonely! Yes, liberation, people stress me out. But not everyone, some I’m happier with than without.
After years of wondering, I see this video and so much makes sense now. I long for meaningful connection, but try to avoid gatherings, the party scene or clubs. It’s the places like that for put-on shallow interactions that drain me emotionally and bore me to tears.
My number one reason is the average person is basically a jerk.