Is it normal avoid being with my friends?

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Sometimes when a friend asks me to the movies or a sleepover or something, I will say no just because I feel like it's a hastle to make time and hang out with people. Don't get me wrong, I love my friends but sometimes i'd much rather stay at home after a long week and have some "me time" instead of hanging out with friends. I usually don't even look forward to going somewhere with a friend, I view it as another thing i'd have to check off my to-do list. To avoid hurt feelings, I usually make an excuse for why I can't go instead of just saying I don't feel like it.
Is it normal to be like this? I'm a teenager and I feel like it's abnormal for me to be this way.
I apologize if someone already asked this before. Thanks!

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I think a lot of people need some alone time here and there. Be careful though, being alone is one thing, but feeling lonely is another.

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  • cipher
    12 years ago

    I think it is normal. And as you said you dont always want to hurt their feelings by saying no. I would like to say that you should be careful though to alienate them in this way, as they may stop asking you if they feel you are not generally interested.

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  • kittenwaffles
    12 years ago

    Yea I'm the same way!
    Except one of my friends I love to death and I'll hangout with him whenever, but any other friend I feel like its a hassle and I'd rather have some me time too lol.

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  • JoMama123451234
    12 years ago

    I always wondered this too. This happens with me a lot. Now I know it's normal. Thanks for asking this!

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  • carterjm4
    12 years ago

    I do the same thing. I only like to go out maybe once or twice a month, otherwise, it feels like I no time for my self. I completely understand.

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