Alone but not Lonely

When it comes to hanging out, I'm not that into spending much time with loved ones. Not that I don't spend time with people, I do, however, I prefer my own company, over others.

Nevertheless, this could change when I have my own family someday, but for now, I'm stuck with my tiny brain to keep me accompanied and entertained. I love solitude

I’ve seen and heard about people who believe that spending time alone is scary and, in severe cases, can lead to depression. This is true for those who have a prolonged alone time or are not doing it out of their free will, like people serving a jail term.

At the same time, there's a difference between being alone and lonely.

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Some people can be lonely even while still with people, this is true, especially for loners like me.

Whenever I get invited to parties by my friends I occasionally feel lonely even while in their midst, not that partying is bad, but I don't feel the way others feel while partying, especially when they are without a purpose.

Nowadays, you find many people going to parties, clubs, events, concerts, and movies without really having a burning desire for any of those activities.

When I want to do something, I always want to add some sort of purpose to it, however, these days many people merely socialize just for the fun of socializing.

I can boldly say this is why we are now more disconnected as a society than ever, as we keep talking and chattering without a real purpose behind it. Some would even hear a lie and still go with the flow just to have the conversation going.

I'm one for interesting and thought-provoking conversations. And when I can't find someone to chat with, I don't mind being alone with my thoughts.

If it comes down to going out on a date, even while still single, I do take myself out for a cheap date and enjoy myself. I'm also one to be caught sitting alone at the bar and having some juicy drink while breathing fresh air.

I've never felt lonely with myself before, not even for once.

Ever since I was young, I've always been one to keep to myself, whether this is because I lost two of my younger siblings at a very young age, I do not know.

Nevertheless, I grew up alone as an only child for many years before my dad had another wife with kids I’m old enough to give birth to.

Being alone with my thoughts is something I've noticed to be powerful in helping with my creative side. Still, yet, I like to think of myself as being social in my type of way. Think of it as a crab who gets out of his hole once Inna while to socialize, and heads back inside after he's had enough.

This is how I prefer and choose to live life.

I might be alone, but I'm never lonely.

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