[Medusax]

I am a loner. I was outcast in school and such, and now that I am an adult, that is FINE by me. I have many interests and hobbies and pets too keep me happily occupied Because of this, I get the most OUTLANDISH stories told about me. Some of them are downright funny. Anyway, does anyone else take flack for basically not caring about the goings-on of the superfluous humanoids?? I have been everything from "snob" to being "afraid of people". Anyone else?

[~Christina]

Yes, it use to really bother me but I am kinda t a social butterfly and that’s just fine.

I am introverted and a loner by choice, I have not had rumours like that spread about me though. It's just how I am.

[Medusax]

Oh, you would not BELIEVE the number of men I have "slept" with, for one...and I rather dislike sex..so....yeah...It's crazy.

[Medusax]

Oh, and I was in a car crash and hit my head? That is why I am "like that"..... LOL!!!

[seesaw]

I have had people tell rumors about me but not because I'm a loner but because they are liars and jealous (I guess?) and have nothing better to do.

[12AM]

I’m a loner and yeah usually when I just enter a new environment they would call me snob. But after they get to know me better thankfully they understand that I’m just a loner Social interaction drains my energy, I can’t do ongoing convo for hours. I’d get bothered if someone text or call me on daily basis.

[Patagonia]

Yes I’m labeled a snob. I’ve grown to enjoy the term; if I’m left alone. And I am.

[FallDuskTrain]

Yeah, most call me odd and weird.Even those who don’t say it, can’t fake the look that comes out of their eyes.
It is pretty obvious that pass some type of judgement on me when they get to know that I am, and have been for a long time, single by choice, that I go to movies alone, dine out alone, hike, camp, travel.... i am so used to doing it alone but I am still not used to being judged. It is really heartbreaking. Like i am an alien or something.

[hvert]

I am not sure what people say about me. I've heard offensive and completely false rumors in the past, not related to my tendencies towards introversion, though.

I sense hostility towards my preference to do certain things alone, like people think I am weird. I've heard some indirect comments that make me think this isn't a paranoid perception on my part.

[frustlandlady]

I am introvert too and it is hard for me to make friends. I have very few of them, who I meet once every two months or something. I like spending time with myself. It is a recovery time for me. I have few of hobbies which I enjoy on my own. It is hard to enjoy them with other people anyway. You can not draw with others a painting for example.

Some of my friends call me antisocial, some of my relatives have told me that many times I keep distance fron people and they say it in a negative way, that I am not very approachable (even when we are out together). I don't mind at all for all of this, as I recognize that it is true haha and they still love me. I am not very much interested in "fashion" activities that they follow: clubing, dancing, partying, multiple people "sexing", so although sometimes I seek for company, I am not interested in following people to all of that stuff. So yes, mostly I am a loner, by choice but also in luck of people with common life style.

And I don't know what else other people might say behind my back... I haven't heard them

[rdgrad15]

Originally Posted by Medusax

I am a loner. I was outcast in school and such, and now that I am an adult, that is FINE by me. I have many interests and hobbies and pets too keep me happily occupied Because of this, I get the most OUTLANDISH stories told about me. Some of them are downright funny. Anyway, does anyone else take flack for basically not caring about the goings-on of the superfluous humanoids?? I have been everything from "snob" to being "afraid of people". Anyone else?

I am sort of like this too. I don't have any close friends, just a few casual friends. I have trust issues due to being hurt many times in the past. I am one of those people you will see in a social gathering standing off to the side, waiting for someone to come talk to me. I don't completely close people out, but at the same time, I won't put myself out there as much as others in order to prevent myself from being hurt. I am one of those people that will make myself look approachable, and if anyone wants to talk, I'm there ready to talk. But I rarely take the initiative. Also if someone wants to be friends with me, then awesome. But I want to see some effort put into it.

[Medusax]

@rdgrad15-I have about five people who are in the "inner sanctum" so to speak. Then i have about four who are on the outskirts of the inner sanctum. Everyone else is in the outer world..and I try not to go there. LOL!!!

Originally Posted by hvert

I sense hostility towards my preference to do certain things alone, like people think I am weird. I've heard some indirect comments that make me think this isn't a paranoid perception on my part.

I get that. My boss is an extrovert and I can tell he dislikes that I don't want to participate in his "best work group" in the building.

For years people said I was a lesbian because they couldn't face the truth... I don't want to be with anyone! Now that I have been on this earth for 40+ years and had about three male relationships and none for 10 years .. I think they are realizing the horror.. I just really do want to be alone. No, no, I am not hiding anything.

[Medusax]

Originally Posted by Emily Fox Seaton

I get that. My boss is an extrovert and I can tell he dislikes that I don't want to participate in his "best work group" in the building.

For years people said I was a lesbian because they couldn't face the truth... I don't want to be with anyone! Now that I have been on this earth for 40+ years and had about three male relationships and none for 10 years .. I think they are realizing the horror.. I just really do want to be alone. No, no, I am not hiding anything.

Hey..I have been "suspected" of being a lesbian as well because not only did I not seek out the company of men with any regularity (my husband and I sleep in separate rooms) but i don't wear makeup or dress up very often, either.

[Patagonia]

Originally Posted by Medusax

@rdgrad15-I have about five people who are in the "inner sanctum" so to speak. Then i have about four who are on the outskirts of the inner sanctum. Everyone else is in the outer world..and I try not to go there. LOL!!!

I wanna “inner sanctum”......foot stomp!!! Lol.

They say I act like I’m all of that, moody and cray cray.

[Macd123]

I’ve been a loner all my life and I paid a price - that’s my view on it..... your needs don’t really get fulfilled and sometimes you just need help and it ain’t there!!!!!!

[hvert]

Hey, I was also suspected of being a lesbian! What is with that??

Originally Posted by hvert

Hey, I was also suspected of being a lesbian! What is with that??

People don't understand people that are -- in their mind - different so they have to put you into an explanation. I used to joke if i was a lesbian why would I hide it? I work with two lesbians who are open about being married. Given that... not sure what people are on about.