Lots of people isolate themselves. But, those people are often nuts. Could you really enjoy life all alone?

I do.

No. I mean alone. I don't mean living alone. You obviously are not alone, because you're chating on this site.

Give us more than a one line definition for alone then, John...

Lots of people isolate themselves. But, those people are often nuts. Could you really enjoy life all alone?

Maybe they are just alienated.
I cant answer your question without having been through it.
I think if people choose to isolate themselves they are probably happier (or less miserable) that way than if they wouldnt isolate themselves.

Alone meaning hermit.

As long as you get some food and fantasy everyday that's allright.

For sure I could enjoy a life all alone, if only everyone else would just fuck off.

Well if you hate everyone and are only happy alone, then why not?

No. I mean alone. I don't mean living alone. You obviously are not alone, because you're chating on this site.

I think it would be great.

If you think it's so great, then why do you chat on this site?

Because to get by in society, I need a job. When I have a job, I need distractions from it.

You do bring up a good point, though. I would miss the internet.

And TV.

I thought I would miss TV when I stopped watching it, but I found I didn't. In fact when you get back to it, half the shows I used to watch seemed stupid now. I dont watch it anymore. I would probably feel the same with the internet.

Any particular site you want to single out as being stupid?

http://www.endofworld.net/

Wanting to watch t.v., play video games or surf the net are not the signs of someone who wants to be alone - alone. Will being alone make you lose your mind?

I could not live alone I would:bawl:

End of World is silly. What's the point? Still worried about nuclear annihilation? That's so '80s.

End of World is silly. What's the point? Still worried about nuclear annihilation? That's so '80s.

There are some good tunes from the 80's lol

Well, if reality is just my imagination or dream as idealists claim, then I am indeed living alone and it is at least as fun as living not alone.

Good point. Do hermits dream about others? Or do they shut them out of their dreams, and say, dream about animals or plants or stones?

I could never live alone. I find myself to be quite boring. Maternity leave bout killed me.

The only way i could live alone is if i had unlimited money
and access to Rona or Home Depot...My projects would
keep me busy.

You may be boring, but are you boring to yourself?

You may be boring, but are you boring to yourself?

If you bore yourself just imagine how you must bore the fuk out of others lol

What type of projects would you build? If no one was to share these projects with you or at least use the end product, would you still want to build them?

Oh, others think I'm funny, sensitive, witty, goofy...
I do not entertain myself well. I bore myself. I need conversation.

If you bore yourself just imagine how you must bore the fuk out of others lol


lol???
don't know who you think you're kidding.:rolleyes:

What type of projects would you build? If no one was to share these projects with you or at least use the end product, would you still want to build them?

probably a pedestal on top of an ivory tower. LOL LMAO LOL

What type of projects would you build? If no one was to share these projects with you or at least use the end product, would you still want to build them?

Yes I would because I like to stand back......and go wow that looks great.
I like patting my ownself on the back lol

Yes, but your feeling of accomplishment is only derived from the satisfaction you will receive from others.

not really....I get satisfaction and take pride in my surroundings.
Its sometimes for others but mostly for myself.

Lots of people isolate themselves. But, those people are often nuts. Could you really enjoy life all alone?

yes yes yes yes yes yes!!

when you have teenage kids being alone for the rest of your life is a great prospect

yes yes yes yes yes yes!!

when you have teenage kids being alone for the rest of your life is a great prospect

LOL, Liar. If they all left tomorrow you'd be crying within a week.

LOL, Liar. If they all left tomorrow you'd be crying within a week.

yeah i know!!

no i dont think i could, i like to have people around me, i like to know that i am not alone, i also like to do things to please other people, like cook big meals and be there for people (if all that makes sense to you all)

i enjoy my own company, even though i live a social life i have spent alot of time alone for various reasons. 23 hour solitary confinement in jail is basicaly alone time. except you get to come out and grab some food. and shower once or twice per week. but i wasnt on 23 lock down my whole length.


also i choose to go and live by myself outside in nature every year for a month or more at a time. alone time can be good for you, i have gotten used to my own company. i think i could spend years without human contact and be fine.


i never get annoyed when im alone because i dont bug myself. but i wouldent choose to live my whole life alone.

peace.

Lots of people isolate themselves. But, those people are often nuts. Could you really enjoy life all alone?Yes, I don't see why not, though one needs someone to talk to from time to time, plus I really don't know what ya mean by "alone". I personally don't yearn to get married because i'm sort of the strong silent type. I have never seen a marriage thats happy and blissful but you never know.

Yes, I don't see why not, though one needs someone to talk to from time to time, plus I really don't know what ya mean by "alone". I personally don't yearn to get married because i'm sort of the strong silent type. I have never seen a marriage thats happy and blissful but you never know.

it helps being strong and silent when married :D.


peace.

I think only people who are comfortable with themselves, understand themselves, and don't need the constant ego boost from others, can live alone in happiness and contentment.

Baron Max

He's talking "hermit", I don't think it happens much anymore. All I can think of is "Kaczynski", even he doesn't qualify. There was some old people my dad would visit with in the back 40 of rural Alberta, but even then they were glad to see us, even for some shop talk.

There are some good tunes from the 80's lol

yeah like "spandau ballet"

So, most of you are saying you can't enjoy life alone. I agree. But, I am open to opposition.

I think being alone and being lonely are two separate concepts.

Being lonely is wanting not to be alone. Being alone is having no contact with others. Yes, they are different concepts. I'm talking about being alone.

Being lonely is wanting not to be alone. Being alone is having no contact with others. Yes, they are different concepts. I'm talking about being alone.

You can be lonely in a crowd.

I like people, but constant physical contact drains me. Its a relief to be alone.

Although you can be lonely in a crowd, you still our seeking out human contact otherwise you wouldn't be lonely. You just don't like the pickin's in the crowd.

http://www.quirkyalone.net

There are some good tunes from the 80's lol

Oh hell ya..."The Cure" is playing Dallas Oct. 17...and I am so there.

I do like to have some "me" time occasionally, but I would go nuts if I spent too much time alone. I start talking to myself, and there's no one to laugh at my jokes....and "scrappy" the possum doesn't have much of a since of humor. :)

You are never alone for there will always be your inner voice to talk to. Some call it your concieness.

Oh hell ya..."The Cure" is playing Dallas Oct. 17...and I am so there.

I do like to have some "me" time occasionally, but I would go nuts if I spent too much time alone. I start talking to myself, and there's no one to laugh at my jokes....and "scrappy" the possum doesn't have much of a since of humor. :)

I love the cure, depeche mode and the cult:)

Yes. That's true. The inner voice could perhaps allow you to enjoy life despite being alone.

Yes. That's true. The inner voice could perhaps allow you to enjoy life despite being alone.

I think my inner voice would end up talking to a volleyball just like on Castaway.

But would you enjoy talking to a volleyball all day?

But would you enjoy talking to a volleyball all day?

well, I think I'd be a bit insane, so I'd probably enjoy the hell out of it.

But would you enjoy talking to a volleyball all day?

I'd prefer a mannequin but anything that was available would do.

yeah like "spandau ballet"

Yep. That's 'True'. Get it?
:roflmao:


I love the cure, depeche mode and the cult.
Pretty much all of DM's albums (especially Violator) would be on my high school 'soundtrack'. And I still regularly listen to "Mixed Up" by the Cure.

Another great group of the 80s; The Violent Femmes.

All I need is intellectual stimulation - and I'd be very happy alone.

All I need is intellectual stimulation - and I'd be very happy alone.

Unless you're very different to most people, you can stimulate your intellect all by yourself. In fact, in some/most cases, it's actually better.

Baron Max

I think being alone and being lonely are two separate concepts. I agree, its rather ironic. The people who don't feel alone are often alone, and the people who feel alone are often with friends.

It also depends on whether there's something I'm going through ("alone" means no human company, but the company of animals and nature is included, right?), mental or otherwise. If there is something like that, support would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise... well, no, not alone forever. But if I'm not well connected (or attracted) to someone, I probably won't enjoy their company anyway.

Cutting down on the population would be grand... leave some places with high population for this type of city culture, but otherwise, less people would rock. If someone claims people seem to have no value, it's because people really have no value - you can probably find a substitute for anything and are encouraged to "try out".