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Solitary
Whenever I'm around friends I am always thinking of what I would rather be doing, usually writing or reading or some sort of computer-related thing. This happens regardless of where I am---at a concert, party, small get together.

My friends keep trying to get me to go out because they think I spend too much time alone. I go, but I'd really rather be doing something solitary. If I'm happy bein by myself, should I just stop going out to shut them up?
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Me too.
We are lucky people to be so comfortable being alone and never getting bored! Yes, I agree it's very nice to be by yourself and do the things you like doing. Some people need other people around, need a friend for an activity and get bored and sad by themselves. It sounds like your friends like you very much and enjoy your company. Be honest with them, explain to your friends that as much as you like them, you like to be alone because you enjoy your solitary time. If you are friends with them tell them not to worry about you and not pester you, as there's nothing wrong with being a loner. Let them ask you once or twice and say 'maybe next time, thanks for asking me'. Don't completely pull away from them. One day you may find they're not there anymore. Keep a good balance. My two best friends know this about me but they also know that I love them dearly. We go out once every week or two and have a blast. Don't ever let that slip away.
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Eh, I also like being alone the same as you, but I'd still go out with them every once in a while, it's good to have friends. :) Don't let them push you into doing too much though. Explain that you're happy the way you are.
i like being alone and feel tempted to never go out but i think its healthier to go out once in a while.
that happens to me too
do what makes you happy
I LOVE being at home. But some times you have to get out, atleast once in a while. You don't wan't to become a hermit. I like being alone becuse I really value my privacy. Some times I feel as though I cant function with people around. Some times I get annoyed with people and feel the need to be alone to clear my head. Most of my friends are ef'n annoying and I work so I have people in my face every day, so I cant wait to go home and be alone. Some times I don't answer my phone because know people will want to come over or ask me to do something. It's normal!
you are a hermit going into the redflag stage
Solitary for me is bliss never get bored and people piss me off to much feel like their invading my personal space i could probably live on a desert island on my own and be quite happy i only see my friends once or twice a week when we go out getting drunk rest of the time rather be on my own same as you messing about on comp doing a bit of grpahic design listening to music wathhin films or thinkin about stuff and reading. need to get out though its essential so dont cut your friends off i go running which is good to clear you head tend to wear headphones everywhere i go aswell cant be arsed speakin to people pretty arrogant really haha
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