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snubnose
posted by
FoliageGold
on April 21, 2007 at 5:36 AM
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Uh oh, you have got me thinking.
A couple of smiles
One from me and one
from =^..^= Bo!
posted by
Whacky
on April 20, 2007 at 8:15 PM
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posted by
star4sky5
on April 20, 2007 at 7:30 PM
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snubnose
Good post. Good questions. Good comments. It seems to me that I became more me as I aged.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 20, 2007 at 6:56 PM
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snub
Yeah I am pretty real but the problem lately is when I look in that mirror and see my Mother! Yikes~
posted by
Offy
on April 20, 2007 at 4:34 PM
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bloggers
Thank you all for your input regarding my question.
posted by
snubnose
on April 20, 2007 at 3:25 PM
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I agree with linter's quote, snubnose. And it is this fundamental aspect
of human nature that makes us wish to associate with others. Some are more lonely than others. Personally, I don't need a lot of reinforcement or affirmation. I do well on my own, being independent and self-reliant. Yet, there are moments in the day that I feel the need to interact. Some need it more than others. I also believe that it is this urge, this drive, this biological predisposition to seek company, this herding instinct, that has kept the human species around. Studies and polls are showing people more disassociated and lonely, which may be due to the artificiality of company (radio, television, video games). Good post, snubnose.
posted by
saul_relative
on April 20, 2007 at 9:06 AM
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I remember our old professor, long dead since, who said :
"Every human being is lonely, loneliness is a fundamental circumstance in every person."
posted by
linter
on April 20, 2007 at 7:24 AM
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snubnose
I value my time alone, but I am definitely no loner. For example, I don't need constant interaction with my wife in order to enjoy her company. Most of the time, she's in one room and I'm in another. When we talk, we often "yell" (as in speaking loudly, not in anger). Even though she's doing her own thing and I'm doing mine, I take great comfort in the fact that she's present.
I think the difference between alone and lonely concerns the depths of feelings. When loved ones aren't around, we're alone. When there are no loved ones, we're lonely. Alone is a momentary situation. Lonely feels like forever.
posted by
Talion
on April 20, 2007 at 6:57 AM
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i am the same whackjob alone and with people!!!
posted by
ladychardonnay
on April 20, 2007 at 6:28 AM
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I think one learns best about oneself when left alone .
posted by
afzal50
on April 20, 2007 at 6:25 AM
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snubnose good for you and yes I love time alone..I'm never lonely
well hardly ever lonely
posted by
Kabu
on April 20, 2007 at 5:26 AM
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Snubnose ... When I am alone I do not mind it, I think I am pretty good
company to myself ... and I also enjoy the company of others. Thanks for sharing!
posted by
Chilitree
on April 20, 2007 at 5:02 AM
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