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Loners

Speck Tater

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1. I must be genetically defective.

Reply to FLyellowdog (Original post)

Fri Dec 16, 2011, 02:49 PM

Dec 2011

I know what the word "loneliness" means. In theory. But I really don't have a clue what it feels like. Am I lucky, or do I need some serious therapy?

Although I do enjoy spending time with people, I can't honestly say I've ever missed it when I go for long periods without company.

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Why if I like being alone do I sometimes have moments of great loneliness? [View all] FLyellowdog Dec 2011 OP

I must be genetically defective. Speck Tater Dec 2011 #1

Well, that's a fairly special occasion. If today was iris27 Dec 2011 #2

I'm like that, too. I often can't stand being around people (annoying) but then Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #3