A loner by choice is a loner. true or false? and why ???
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That's a really good question, and on the surface not as easy to answer as one might think. I had never really thought about it. \n\nI am known for being a loner in the sense that I don't go  out and do things with other people very much.  Actually, its pretty rare.  I am pretty much a person who likes to stay home, and I live alone, so one could probably say, I am a loner.\n\nBut it's like I told my dad once, "I may be alone, but I am not lonely." I  believe the answer to the quetion  depends on how one feels when they are alone.  \n\nA person who chooses to be alone may still feel lonely. And if he/she feels lonely, they probably are not loners.\n\nMake any sense?
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Yes.\n\n\nThe answer is Yes.  Why would any single population be any different from the others?
1061182
Go by yourself! Duh!!!
564486
Both. When I am with my family I am an extreme extrovert....no choice it was either join up or get trampled by the crowd. When I am by myself I am content to be an introvert...gives me time to recharge my batteries to be with my extrovert family.
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Odd way to put it.  Most people use the term "solitude" when they prefer to be alone.\n\nYou get rid of it by going out of your own home, into the public places where there are other people.  Don't expect people to come to you, because unless you explicitly invite them, and they want to see you, they won't.  Go to the library or a bookstore, to a coffee house, to a club or social activity of any kind.  It really does not matter where, unless you are an alcoholic, in which case stay out of bars.  Be friendly and polite, and say hello to people.  After that, it is the nature of the feedback that will guide you.\n\nGood luck!
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How lonely are you? I'm very lonely and feel like I have no life. I'm always home, have no close friends, do nothing to really talk about and sit at the computer hr. after hr. How lonely is lonely...does it compare to your lonely........:(
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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.
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Personal independence is only a state of mind. People will never be totally independent. I will always depend on a bus-driver whenever I have to travel, or on a doctor, when I'm ill. The point is what or who you want to be independent from, and work for that. When you're done, you've become independent from that thing or person, and you'll begin to fight for your independence from another thing or person. But it never ends.
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They're not, but it depends on the person. Whether or not you're afraid of being alone or needing help doesn't matter whether or not you're independant. You could be very independant but be afraid of being lonely. I am, and I just except that. If I end up being lonely, so be it, if not, well that's fine too.
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Super no! Right on with having your personal time! I myself am just learning to be independent.Its nice to know that other people are functional and happy enjoying their own company! Thank you for your question!
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Are you alone...yes....
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I like people too, but definitely need my "alone time."  There is a big difference between being alone and being lonely.  I'm certainly not lonely, and am very comfortable by myself.  I think that's pretty normal.
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Thank you for a thought povoking question, and I will try to answer it in a way that you can understand.\n\nWhat I can see, is that reliability is a quality. Both introverts and extroverts can have that. I guess I have to answer it from my own perspective here.\n\nIn my case, reliability seem has something to do with my introversion. For example, if someone ask me a favor, I would not just blindly accept to do that favor. I would calculate it carefully and cautiously. I usually tell people that I would try my best but leave some mental space for them the expect a less satisfying result. Fortunately, I was able to give them a rather happier result.\n\nAs a highly introvert person, I think I would prefer an introvert rather then extrovert when comes to having a friend. Because some of the introverts are rather sensitive, and I feel more relax with sensitive people around.\n\nI think the reason we introverts don't smile much, is because we spend most of the time in deep thinking or in reflection. What we usually think about are the things that are important or matter to us. We can put a smile on our face... mostly towards those who we consider them as important people... to us.\n\nThank you
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outgoing. opposite of introverted which is me ;)
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Is this an introverted question?
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You can be alone without being lonely. Learn to be happy with yourself.\nI know from experience.
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i wish I could say without someone, but thats a lie in my case. I admire the people who are totoally happy on their own, thats the way it should be!\nI find I am happier when I am with someone because I have a person who is always on my side (unless he's the one I'm opposing), who listens to me when I am upset, and who talks things through with me. My family and friends love me but they cant offer that as much as a significant other can. Its like having a best friend who you can cuddle with:-)