Do you sometimes enjoy being alone or by yourself?

i sometimes find myself liking the idea of being alone or by myself. i've experienced this before and i think i got accustomed to it that i think i can be independent. not that i dont appreciate being with my family, i just like the independence attached to being alone and by myself.

I do enjoy being by myself. I just like my alone time. I like some people but I do enjoy having that time to myself where I can just be by myself and not have to listen to other people talk or whatever. I just like having some peace and quiet so I can do the things that I want to do.

Yes, yes, YES! I'm a bit of a loner, and I don't mind at all having time to myself. It feels a bit weird in the house by myself on the odd occasion my husband and son are both away overnight - but it's lovely not to have to worry about feeding them, etc. It's nice to have an early night with some treats and a good book and cosy up in bed!

Well, I don't enjoy being alone since I am a talkative person. I want someone to talk to always but if the circumstance plays and there is no one I could talk to, I just pick up the phone and start to call my friends. But I agree with you that sometimes being alone makes you feel free and that is what I like from it. But I can't stay alone for long since I am a sociable person and like to talk to people.

Hi! :) My alone time is my precious time. I get to do lots of things and have no one else disrupt me from my daily activities. I like to have my own schedule like when am I going to go to such place or when am I doing this. After school, I'm lucky that my friends/companions like to go directly home like me. If it were other people, they'd want to go some places first. Things like that make me want to go alone at times.

HHmm yes i enjoy sometimes being alone,for example when my husband is in work i will not make food or what he ask to do today,but in the morning i wake up late so he take care of his breakfast hehehe..he never try to wake me up to make for his breakfast,we been living for 1 years we been doing like that..sometimes he do the foods and sometimes i do it.But i am the one usually have works a lots in the house,but i like it and i want to help him..and i never make he do some work because i know he tired from work,so when he get home i make him relax and make food for the dinner.sometimes i make him sleep early because i can see he is so tired and i give him massage before going to sleep.Being alone sometimes is nice like go shooping alone,meet friends and be in computer..

Unlike other people,I have no problems being alone. Though I am married with a two year old toddler, I still have some "me" time for myself. I also have no problem watching a movie or eating out alone. I just make sure I have something to read or I have my ipod with me. A lot of people hate that. makes them feel so "lonely", if you know what I mean. Hubby also "pushes" me gently to go out once in a while, it's just me who doen't like to go out. I'd rather stay home.

I love having time to myself. Probably to an excess. I have always been somewhat of a loner and I need more time to myself than most people do. I think that is partly because I'm a writer and designer and I can't do those things with someone else there. I am often inspired by others to write or design but I can't do either with an audience.

I live alone, so I spend quite a bit of time on my ownOften when I come home I feel it's just peaceful to be here alone.

I do sometime enjoy being alone all by myself. I can do whatever I want without being disturb.

I certainly love being on my own sometimes,its great to be able to just please yourself,have a snack instead of a meal,and listen to the radio rather than the television being on..read a book if you feel like it,and just in general to be able to do as you please rather than having to consider someone else as well!!like you I ove hubby dearly,but that doesnt mean that i dont like my own time too!

Thanks for the discussion! I find for me that it works both ways. My wife and I help to keep each other mutually accountable - so that when it comes to eating and keeping track of calories or exercising, we serve to inspire each other to keep going (when either of us may not feel like continuing). Keeping each other accountable is not something that we do by nagging or anything like that - it is simply a matter of knowing that the other person is there and doing it, too. When my wife goes out of town, I often find myself "falling off the horse" - so to speak. The contents of the bag of chocolate chips in the cupboard decreases significantly... and the calories go unaccounted for. Being alone from time to time does have its benefits. I enjoy reading and thinking (or taking some time not to think). The ability to set your own schedule is appealing...

(SMILES) I totally understand what you are saying. I loved my husband dearly; however, I am one that needs my alone time. My mom says whem I was only 3 years old, she'd miss me & find me hidin in a closet playin with my doll because I wanted to get away from my friends. While married, I found the bathroom to be my best friend...I could close the door, run a good hot tub of water & make the world go away. Cookin for yourself is much different than cookin for your family. Don't feel guilty, dear, for enjoyin your time alone.

Hi Char, yes i can relate with you. I'm a loner myself. I love being alone 'coz i have the freedom to do what i want. Nobody dictates, right? I's been along time since i was a single mom and glad to say i made the right choice. After my kids had grown up and had their own lives, i lived alone by myself. I'm happy as i am now!

yes i enjoy being myself at times. i thnk in life we all need some time exclusive for ourself. for that we need to be all alone for a certain period of time. w ecan check the life and also make us understand ourself better

it is sometimes good to be alone...you will never think of others and just yourself..if you don't want to eat, doesn't matter. if you want to eat something, you can eat it anytime you want with out thinking of the other person..i like it alone sometimes,,,but also sometimes you will need company and someone to talk to...

Good day...I think that people do need time for themselves and they're entitled to it. It's the inherent sense of freedom to be alone, to breathe, to unwind and to reflect. I also seek time to be alone so as to rejuvenate my soul, appreciate myself and plan the things I want to do.

Dear CharRay, exactly what I feel. I love my hubby; however I do enjoy a day or two of absolute peace and quiet, all by myself with my books, TV, computer and snacks. Due to the nature of my work, I have to talk with people and meet with clients. So it's truly heaven when I do not need to open my mouth for a day or two. Of course, communication through emails, sms and the computer doesn't count, and yeah, talking to myself in my mind!

Hey char, I have lived alone for most of 28 years with about 3 years on and off living with 2 fiances and now my latest boyfriend. So I am used to being alone and I have never had a problem with it. In fact I kinda liked it. So now for the last 9 months I have been living with my boyfriend and for the first time I actually don't mind living with someone. It took some time to get used to. I didn't like it at first. But, as a roomate he's not too bad. We're not in love, we're mostly best friends. This actually is the best non-relationship I've ever had. Unfortunately, I care more for him then he does for me. I don't want to get married, but I don't want him to leave and he kinda wants to get his own place eventually. He's 11 years younger than me. Well now that I've decided I don't want to live alone I might have to. We give each other time alone and space. So I know exactly what your talking about. It's very healthy what you and your husband are doing. Time apart is the best thing for a relationship.

Sometimes my husband goes bowling too. And he was worried that I might feel lonely, bored in the house. But in actual fact, I quiet enjoy the me-time. I get to use the laptop all to myself, I can watch whatever movies I want, I get to have the PSP all to myself, etc. Once a while having a Me-time is so rejuvenating.