Is there anything wrong with being a loner?
115019
Being a loner is just an extension of your inner personality.  It's all a matter of preference (although friends are never a bad thing to have) and should be taken as thus.
696370
I think it's pretty normal.  You are obviously secure in yourself and don't need the judgement of others.  You are tolerant with a kind of a "let it be" attitude.  Like any of us have opinions that matter anyway.  You're fine.
695790
No, I'm a loner and would have tried to do everything by myself.  I would not have even had that opportunity because of my attitude.\n\n\n/doc
313023
i'm a loner myself. i dont have close friends to hang out with. i only talk with my bf and my sisters. sometimes i'm bored and hoping that i have few friends to talk and out with. its not that i'm unfriendly, i just did'nt find someone that really understand me as a friend. when i found ur question,i felt that i'm not the only one who had this kind of problem. maybe it's normal.
579485
Ocean, first off, don't listen to your friends. Just because society pushes the idea of being involved or married doesn't mean you need to buy into it. Being single is fast becoming a popular alternative lifestyle.\nNow, I will say that if you desire to ALWAYS be alone and live like a hermit, then yes, you might have some form of social anxiety disorder.  However, this does not sound like the case.  If you are fine, happy, and truly comfortable with the lifestyle you have chosen, then stick with it.  Don't let others push you into a lifestyle you are not happy with.
105649
No, definitely not. What would be weird is if you make it weird. If you're out to have a good time, then you will have a good time. As far as everyone else goes, if they place judgement, it's their own issue.
1100015
nothing wrong with that, just be yourself and be happy... and don't worry about what other people think...
602818
We feel lonely because we failed to find those who would validate us and understand us at the level we want them to. There are only a few of those individuals with unique ability to accept us for who we are without judging and criticism. In that case, it's better to be with Noone than with EVERYone (just like an old saying says). We learn a lot from being lonely so it is not necessarily that bad at all. We need to retreat from the outside world sooner or later and be left alone just to rethink and reanalyze all that was brought upon us. We will always be looking for that special something or someone, and strongly believing they exist and will appear to us sooner or later...Without that belief, life would not be as exciting and thrilling experience..and it certainly would not meet our expectations each and every time (much more exciting to look for new and special things that just come up spontaneously rather than expect them to be thrown at us in a particular order....sort of like hide-and-seek game).
1042075
NO!!! There is nothing wrong with you. Everyone experiences things at different times so don't rush the process. You never know when you get your first boyfriend he may turn out to be the right one. Just be patience and enjoy being you and being single.
737018
Going by yourself to events shouldn't embarass you. It actually would show maturity. I say go, you'll probably pay attention more than if one of your friends would have gone along with.
933217
It depends on the day of the week, the time of month or if your close to valentines or christmas etc.\nBeing single is ok, I am completely independant, am not answerable to anyone and very rarely disappointed.\nBut that doesn't stop me feeling lonely when I'm sat in on my own, sadly answering question after question on here... \nI think it would be nice to find companionship, but then I meet someone and before it develops into a relationship it gets all heavy or complicated and think I can do without the hassle.. \nI have plenty of friends and will keep it that way until someone totally special comes my way.\nNot getting into something on the premise I am lonely, if I did that, I could let any kind of scumbag into my life, and they would probably leave it just as quickly having stripped me of my confidence. I am not prepared to let that happen.
629442
THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT! IM 29 AND RECENTLY MOVED BACK IN WITH MY PARENTS CAUSE I HAD A STRING OF BAD LUCK AND FINANCIALLY COULDNT DO IT ANYMORE,I ALSO HAVE A GOOD PAYING JOB BUT THATS NOT THE POINT YOU NEED A LITTLE BREATHING ROOM TO FIGURE YOURSELF OUT THATS WHAT IM DOING I WONT BE HOME FOREVER BUT UNTIL THEN IM MAKING A NEW BEGINNING FOR MYSELF WITH A CLEAN SLATE
936077
I feel comfortable on my own in public places and have no problem with going alone, although going with someone else can be fun too. I do however sometimes get tired of the looks I get from people when sitting alone in a restaurant or the cinema. I wonder if people who feel this strong need to always go with someone to such places think that everyone else is like that. They seem to think I have no friends since I didn't drag anyone along with me.
98396
Everyone i guess, always gets the feeling of being lonesome. It usually happens when you tend to act on your own and it seem that you don't wanna trust outside. You lock yourself in your own world. TRY TO OPEN UP TO LIFE; TO THE WORLD itself.Celebrate life at the moment, by seeing the presence of others. Once you do this , you will find people around you who accept you, recognizes you and loves you just the way you are.
891600
Friendship is more important to some people than others.  I do believe that one should have associates at least, too always be isolated is not good for you.  If you are not the type to give of yourself to a friend in almost the same effort as a relationship then socializing would be best for you. Like me I'm moody and very picky about people I don't have allot of friends.  I tend to focus in more on family and the special little and big things they bring to my life.   I have lost about 4 friends (so called) in less than 5 years, so I'm through with that now myself.  Just be free you don't belong to anybody but yourself.  Joining social and creative groups with people most like you for me is more beneficial than friends!
926779
It might be some sort of anxiety problem, but if it's not giving you major problems, it's probably just a mild anti-social issue.  I don't like parties or large groups either, I prefer a small group, and I definitely need time to myself every day.  It's pretty normal.
75281
I don't really have a name for which moments I want to be alone it's just a feeling I get once in awhile.  I usually prefer to have people around me, I guess that comes from being in a big family.  There are just certain times I feel like being alone to just do whatever...space out if I want to.  lol