Loners

backtoblue

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8. Depends if the isolation is welcome or if it's imposed, I think.

Fri Nov 22, 2019, 08:56 PM

Nov 2019

I am only 40, so I dont know yet if my preferred social independence will cause me "side effects" (?) when I get to my golden years.

If you live close to your neighbors, perhaps going for a short walk to interact with them could fill the isolation despair.

I find boredom to be my arch nemesis which precipitates feelings of loneliness and isolation. Reading, puzzle books, research, pets, art, etc are the keys to keeping my emotions healthy and mostly content.

Do you have family who visit or friends to check in with every so often?

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How do loners avoid isolation [View all] cilla4progress Nov 2019 OP

What if you kind of like it? The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #1

same Skittles Nov 2019 #4

You said it! enough Nov 2019 #19

I like it. ooky Feb 2020 #22

You're not alone.😊 Joinfortmill Feb 2020 #24

Why would they care? n/t rzemanfl Nov 2019 #2

You crack me up! n/t ariadne0614 Feb 2020 #28

Strong introverts hardly ever feel JenniferJuniper Nov 2019 #3

I'll probably read a lot. Aristus Nov 2019 #5

Some days all I say to another person is " Double Iced Americano please, thank you." likesmountains 52 Nov 2019 #6

But isn't that the point of choosing to be a loner? procon Nov 2019 #7

Depends if the isolation is welcome or if it's imposed, I think. backtoblue Nov 2019 #8

I think you're Q about family/friends is so important to those who do 42bambi Feb 2020 #31

So far, I embrace it. I'm entering the upper side of my 7th decade and can still get around okay. yonder Nov 2019 #9

That's a really great question mahina Nov 2019 #10

I've never gottten any real traction - cilla4progress Nov 2019 #15

I read you. One thing about living in the islands mahina Nov 2019 #18

Me at parties: The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #11

My wife and I were having this discussion this very minute Ron Obvious Nov 2019 #12

Pursue my interests catchnrelease Nov 2019 #13

What a satisfying cilla4progress Nov 2019 #17

I dunno I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2019 #14

I feel your fears, Panther. cilla4progress Nov 2019 #16

Thanks for the compassion cilla4progress I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2019 #20

I hear you. Joinfortmill Feb 2020 #25

Can you both be a loner and be social? no_hypocrisy Jan 2020 #21

Absolutely Joinfortmill Feb 2020 #26

Woah - cilla4progress Feb 2020 #35

Finding Like-Minded People DumpTrump20202020 Feb 2020 #23

I live in isolation most days I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #27

I live with 2 people. nocoincidences Feb 2020 #29

Want you want to start looking at are places for independent and assisted living. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #32

I do appreciate the advice. nocoincidences Feb 2020 #34

I really, REALLY want you to stop thinking about nursing homes. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #36

Loners like being alone. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #30

I love being alone. SamKnause Feb 2020 #33