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I'm an introvert. There's a saying, "You're never alone with a good book." For me, that's certainly the case. If you're not a bookworm, try audiobooks. Also

by fern12 9y ago

I'm an introvert. There's a saying, "You're never alone with a good book." For me, that's certainly the case. If you're not a bookworm, try audiobooks. Also, I love dogs (probably more than most people). They're loyal, do not judge (unless you have a treat), and live in the moment - what more could one ask for?:) Animals can provide a lot of companionship.

muzuq 9y ago
My book shelves are overflowing :) I agree, never alone with a good book. But, having spent weeks at a time reading 5+ hours a day, it can become lonely in itself. A doggo might be a good choice
- guy_c 9y ago
  Friends & I 'invented' unsociable socializing. At the weekend we'd sometimes meet in a coffeeshop, bring our books and just read. Stopping occasionally for a chat & refilling the coffee, but the main focus was reading. Was perfect way to spend an afternoon without draining too much energy.
  - muzuq 9y ago
    That sounds absolutely wonderful actually
- jogjayr 9y ago
  You could also try finding a book club at the local library.
- notheguyouthink 9y ago
  > A doggo might be a good choice Seconded. If you like dogs, having one forces you to go out. In my past days (before I met my wife), my dog was the only thing to get me out of the house. I'd frequently go to the park, beach, etc. Going places before the I got my dog felt like going to a movie alone. With my dog though.. well, I had someone, and better yet, I was focused on my dogs enjoyment. If she was happy, I was happy. I also became a lot more sociable and had more social interactions when I didn't care about other people, strangely enough.
napsterbr 9y ago
Oh, definitely, a dog will change your life. I can't imagine mine without my Phoebe. I even made her a website: https://phoebetheceo.com https://phoebetheceo.com It does come with a lot of responsibility, and that agonizing certainty that you'll grieve your pet after some 10 years of great companion.
- Jaruzel 9y ago
  Dude, as a fellow pool owner, I feel I must point out that you should never let anyone or any animal play on-top of a summer cover like that. It's fast-track method to drowning... :(

by fern12 9y ago

muzuq 9y ago

My book shelves are overflowing :) I agree, never alone with a good book. But, having spent weeks at a time reading 5+ hours a day, it can become lonely in itself. A doggo might be a good choice

guy_c 9y ago
Friends & I 'invented' unsociable socializing. At the weekend we'd sometimes meet in a coffeeshop, bring our books and just read. Stopping occasionally for a chat & refilling the coffee, but the main focus was reading. Was perfect way to spend an afternoon without draining too much energy.
- muzuq 9y ago
  That sounds absolutely wonderful actually
jogjayr 9y ago
You could also try finding a book club at the local library.
notheguyouthink 9y ago
> A doggo might be a good choice Seconded. If you like dogs, having one forces you to go out. In my past days (before I met my wife), my dog was the only thing to get me out of the house. I'd frequently go to the park, beach, etc. Going places before the I got my dog felt like going to a movie alone. With my dog though.. well, I had someone, and better yet, I was focused on my dogs enjoyment. If she was happy, I was happy. I also became a lot more sociable and had more social interactions when I didn't care about other people, strangely enough.

napsterbr 9y ago

Oh, definitely, a dog will change your life. I can't imagine mine without my Phoebe. I even made her a website: https://phoebetheceo.com https://phoebetheceo.com It does come with a lot of responsibility, and that agonizing certainty that you'll grieve your pet after some 10 years of great companion.

Jaruzel 9y ago
Dude, as a fellow pool owner, I feel I must point out that you should never let anyone or any animal play on-top of a summer cover like that. It's fast-track method to drowning... :(