Is it normal i don't want friends?

I don't want friends. I'm kind of a loner in that I do things solitary. I go out to dinner by myself, shopping alone, for walks by myself, etc. while most others go in groups. When I try to talk to people or join a group, they often ignore me, so I feel constantly hated and unimportant to others. A part of me wants to be loved and accepted, but for the most part, I think that they would be better off without me in their lives. I also feel inadequate and inhuman in many ways; most people treat me like I'm an alien or different. They say I have a tendency to express emotions "strangely" and also behave awkwardly. I can't relate to them on many levels and they avoid me. As a result, I've grown into a hermit. When others try to act friendly toward me, I automatically assume it's an act of sympathy, push them away, and fear I appear weak and vulnerable to others. For some odd reason, while being loved and accepted by people does matter, I'm completely content with my own company... I feel like I get by just fine on my own and have lost interest in social relationships. Is it normal to be this friendless and not want to change it?

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Based on 84 votes (51 yes)
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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    actually if anything this sounds a bit of the exact opposite of not wanting friends.

    it sounds a bit more like you really want someone who is close and likes you... but you're wary of being hurt so it's easier to push them away and think that they don't care.

    so in a sad way you end up also creating the very situation you didn't want...

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    • disthing

      I think you hit the nail on the head, there.

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt

    I think it is important to have friends, at least one, because it can be beneficial in many ways.
    I also think it's sad if someone can't seem to be content to be without communication for a few hours. I think it's very important and beneficial to spend time alone.
    Balance and moderation is always good.

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  • Avant-Garde

    I can relate to you to an extent.

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  • SeverusFan23

    No it's not normal. You should try making friends.

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  • Pyro-NJ

    That was depressing

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    • bristexai

      Well if you're so depressed, why don't you get off the computer and play in the happy happy fucking sunshine!

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      • Thewomanizer

        lol

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      • Jeb4691

        haha that made me laugh

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  • OmNomNomm

    If you were really ok with having no friends... you probably wouldn't be asking if it's normal. You also mentioned you've tried bonding with other plus you do feel lonely at times. I guess this is your way of getting recognition and acceptance but really, who doesn't want friends? I've been that loner. I understand. But I made friends. Really, it's much better. Try it out :)

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  • bristexai

    I actually don't want friends and my life isn't "sad". If anyone's life is sad, it's the pathetic normie that can't spend two hours by themselves without getting lonely. If I have a relationship with someone, it's because I get something from them.

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    • Corleone

      Nope. Not having friends is sadder. People who can't spend two hours by themselves aren't 'normies'. In fact, I don't know anyone like that. We all need our alone time.

      There's nothing pathetic about needing friends in your life. You know what's sad? To fail so horribly at human interaction that you start deluding yourself into thinking you can live without friends.

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      • bristexai

        I hope you die in agony.

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        • Corleone

          Thx bye!

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          • bristexai

            I wish we had a definitive personality test and I was in power so I could exile people like you.

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            • Corleone

              See? This is the reason why you don't have any friends. You shouldn't be so hostile all the time. Spread some love!

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  • Terence_the_viking

    With the way people are these days i can't say i blame you.

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    • Thewomanizer

      agreed!

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  • anonymous1503

    It's normal not to have any friends. I don't know why people need friends in the first place.

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  • normalish

    I feel you. I lost trust from my very best friend and it really hit me hard. Now i feel much more calm, i can handle myself better when im alone. I still have friends i just prefer to do things alone now. I even explored new things that i would've never found out if i was in a group.

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  • TheatreLover22

    I know how you feel. I have friends, but sometimes I feel left out because when we hang out with other people, they hang with groups and I feel alone.

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  • midnightear1500

    I don't have friends either and being a loner is much easier then having friends.

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  • joolia03

    While reading this I thought it was an old post of mine. Man this is exactly what Im going through right now so I have done research and basically they say the people who claim they don't want friends are only saying that to themselves because in reality, they can't make friends so they just give up. But really, we desire that group of friends.
    Sigh...its a complicated subject. One, there is NOTHING wrong with enjoying your own company! I do! and so much! Right now as I'm typing this, I am in my school's library where I have spent most of this semester. I know it sounds sad but honestly I love it here, I love having my own space here on the comp doing hw then just messing around and texting people. Sometimes I'm like yeah I wish there was something to do like go hang out with those people and have lunch or just act as kids should but when I get the opportunity I take it and at the end of the day, I prefer to be by myself. I think because I enjoy being by myself, I don't feel lonely being away from home. Even back at home, I talked to myself, hung out with myself, and basically became friends with myself. I'm learning I can seriously be by myself forever and have acquaintances here and there.
    Two, the norm is to have friends and have fun so that makes being lonely abnormal but it isn't true. Society seems to flip what really matters to it doesn't matter at all. Yes it is important to socialize because as humans, we need someone to talk to, however, it isn't necessary to have millions of friends. Personally, I want a lot of friends but when it comes down to it, I step away so I think okay is that really what I want? after all, I'm a lot happier when I'm by myself and thinking about stuff. So make sure what you really want.
    As long as you are happy with yourself, you'll be healthy and people will come to you because confidence and comfort are key. As I'm here in college, I am learning that I do like my distance as much as I wish I had that group of friends. So I am just being more accepting of the fact that I am an individual and am not meant to have super close friends and all that. So far, its been awkward with the majority of people here but oh f*cken well. Im not gonna stress too much about it but I'll try to be more normal? and you should, too. I really hope you start to think positively because being with yourself is too much fun, you're not missing out on much.

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  • Thewomanizer

    I know the feeling, I've tried countless times to make "proper" friends or should I say "true" friends and in the end it always turns to shit! Don't waste your precious time with friends, trust me! The majority of people are immature, selfish or just plain old bithcy. I'm much a loner in the friend zone but I do have my family. I'm much happier without mates that use and fuck me around.

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  • Corleone

    Wow, I do not get why so many people consider this as normal. What you're doing is very unhealthy.

    First off, let me say that there's nothing wrong with introversion. We all need our alone time, some more than others. But if you're leading your entire life without friends, then you're ignoring some of your most basic human needs.

    There's an old survivalist saying which states that a man can live for five days without water, five weeks without food and five months without socializing.

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  • Shroot

    I shall introduce you to a friend

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  • Jessroxsmyworld

    Sorry, that comment wasn't meant to be submitted. I think that that is absolutely normal but unhealthy. Humans definitely need other human being for many reasons... Which I think is essential and very important to us. I would love to be your friend and is in fact annoyed at the people you have tried being friends with as they have brushed you off... That's definitely NOT how I would treat someone, especially if I knew that that person was finding it difficult to communicate with others.. So sorry to hear. All the best!

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  • Jessroxsmyworld

    Hello

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  • BHolt

    I am very much the same as you, but my reason is because I have mild Asperger's Syndrome. It is far more common that people realise. You should get tested for it.

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  • If you live in the Sahara long enough, your body will acclimate itself; find an equilibrium with its new found settings.

    The mind does the same. If it finds itself in frantic settings, it'll adjust; if in a state of stagnation, it adjusts to that.

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  • JadeyGirl9

    If u feel happy and content with no friends then I guess it's normal. But if u really want friends, wait. The right person will come along and be your friend, therefore accepting who u are and respecting that :D

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  • lashambe

    Its sad. You have not watched TV at all of the children?

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  • myboyfriendsbitch

    I was going to write a similar post. I don't think it sounds too depressing. It takes a lot of effort to keep friends and i just don't have that kind of energy myself. I would never call them and i would barely have time to hang out. I'm down to one friend and even that is a struggle.

    I especially don't care to have friends who don't share my interests. It's rather pointless. I sometimes envy people who create relationships in just a few months, our even instantly, but i know that's not for me.

    I'm sure I'll have good friends when i'm older, maybe 20 years from now, and that doesn't really bother me.

    I do have a family though,.so i think it weighs be beneficial if you atty last have one person to talk to.

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    • SeverusFan23

      I wish you luck.

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      • myboyfriendsbitch

        Why?

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        • SeverusFan23

          I hope you make good friends. If you want, i'll be your friend.

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          • myboyfriendsbitch

            Oh jeez...er, well that sounds like a lot of responsibility... Well ok, as long as you don't mind if i constantly forget to call you back and we only hang out quarterly, if even that.

            lol... But yes, if you can deal with my detachment issues i would love to be your friend :)

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            • SeverusFan23

              Cool. How are you? :)

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  • ALCOHOLPOISONING

    Sry but u got canser

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