Often Alone but Not Lonely

[BCHGRL]

Nope, my hubby and I are introverts. It drives us nuts to be around family or croeds too long because we're used to each other & that's about it. He works a crazy firefighter schedule and I work 9-5, so we often have time alone and away from each other whether we want it or not.

[Ralph]

Introvert here. I hate big parties, and I love being online or home alone. People are ok in small doses.

[Daylily]

Another introvert checking in.
Is it possible to be an online introvert as well? I do a lot of reading here but not much posting.
I could entertain myself for days and days without needing to see or talk to another person. In fact, I did this last year when I was unemployed and DH would travel each week. I didn't get the slightest bit bored or lonely.
I don't like parties and I definitely don't like situations where I'm forced to socialize with my coworkers outside of work time.

[Exile]

Another introvert checking in.
Is it possible to be an online introvert as well? I do a lot of reading here but not much posting.

Sounds perfectly natural to me.

[Fern]

I definitely don't like situations where I'm forced to socialize with my coworkers outside of work time.

That is sooo true! Many companies i've worked at apply a subtle pressure to particpate in company activities, social or volunteer, outside of office hours. I often feel i spend so much time with these people on the job, i just need to do my own thing!

[Exile]

That is sooo true! Many companies i've worked at apply a subtle pressure to particpate in company activities, social or volunteer, outside of office hours. I often feel i spend so much time with these people on the job, i just need to do my own thing!

Well put, Fern. I experienced the same BS when I was working, and I also resented it.