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When you say you can spend months alone, do you mean literally alone - not interacting with anyone during that time at all?
by nicoburns 4y ago
When you say you can spend months alone, do you mean literally alone - not interacting with anyone during that time at all?
- danwee 4y agoI would say they mean minimal interaction: going to the supermarket and say 'Thanks' to the cashier and things like that...
- yamazakiwi 4y agosometimes minimal, sometimes absolute zero
- yamazakiwi 4y agoI used to do it a lot in the military, months alone in a server room on a ship, eating alone because I'm working nights. This might sound like a nightmare to some but it's my most extreme example and I loved it. Honestly, it's relaxing not having to deal with people's problems all the time. I deal with people very frequently in my current role and I miss the peace and quiet. Most psychologists will tell you "we're very social creatures" but I was VERY social for so long that now it just feels like a waste of my time. People are quick to throw their problems on everyone around them, I get tired of the neediness, the games people play, the ego trips, all of it. It's sort of like a been there, done that, not interested anymore.
- rootusrootus 4y agoThat is being alone, without really being alone. I like it, too. I find it relaxing to know everyone is around, but also not have to interact directly with anyone individually.
- yamazakiwi 4y agoThat's an interesting point, I didn't think about that. That probably contributes to a positive experience for some.