[Vglow2]

If I am alone and I see something funny on tv, or if my cat does something cute, all I can think about is the fact that I wish someone was there to experience it with me. I don't really laugh or feel good. I feel lonely. I wont watch movies if I think that I wont enjoy them without someone else. I think I am dependent on others to feel happy. Is this normal?

[cutebagaddict08]

I don't think it's a bad thing to want to enjoy things in life with others....but I guess if the thought becomes over bearing....like you can't enjoy anything on your own (or you start not to enjoy life in general), then there may be deeper issues to explore.
Maybe look at situations when you do enjoy life....what is your relationship to the people around you, what's happening, how are you feeling, etc?


(By the way-Great qoute in your signiture! )

Welcome to the Community, Vglow2. You must decide if your life would be more meaningful if you allowed yourself to experience and enjoy positive feelings while alone.

For me, I enjoy a good laugh when I encounter something that arouses my sense of humor. There will be times when we are alone. Forgoing a positive experience because one is alone seems drastic and unnecessary.

[lavieenrose]

I'm alone the majority of my time, and I understand the loneliness and desire for company to share experiences with. It's a natural human desire. We're social beings. At the same time, being alone sometimes is inevitable, and it's good to learn to enjoy one's own company. If clinical depression or excess anxiety is fueling the feelings, then that needs professional attention. Best wishes.

[Perna]

I agree with lavieenrose, it's a normal response to lonliness. I would see if I could get out and meet some people, make some friends to do things with or join cat or TV moview groups, etc. online so I could share the things that I enjoy with someone, if only online.