Is it normal that i prefer being home reading or watching tv?

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Even though the sun shines I prefer staying inside, reading a good book, bake, watch TV or even study.
It's not that I don't know anybode. I know some people, well few and they are OK, meaning I haven't made very good friends at university yet.
I live alone.
How come I don't get to meet "the right people"?
(because in my opinion i don't think it's normal to stay inside..)

So how come? Do you think it's me? Do you think I just haven't met the right people yet?
How come I never stick to people?

I am coming from a broken home. Parents divorced. They don't talk. Other than that I am healthy, doing sports, playing music.
But it's just that one thing: I can't seem to make ANY real friends!

Help me out, please. What's your experience??

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  • NothingxCrazy
    11 years ago

    You're an introvert. There are many of us in this world.

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    • ritualplast
      11 years ago

      I am not sure though. I am so confused at times because many people tell me I am an extrovert: I smile and laugh a lot; when I get to meet people I talk just as much; I sing, I love to dance.
      Maybe it is just that crazy mood switch I am on.
      Maybe it's because of that that I am having trouble finding best friends because my alter ego won't let me.
      Well, obviously I should start a new poll on that one.
      thanks!

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      • NothingxCrazy
        11 years ago

        Well being an introvert just means you don't like constant communication. I'm quite talkative with my friends and I smile and laugh, but I still would rather be home than out with friends every night of the week. I don't care for parties with a lot of people and I just don't go out of my way to make social connections.

        Introverts still like to be social, just not to the same magnitude as extroverts!

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  • ProseAthlete
    11 years ago

    Some people are just homebodies. Maybe home is where you feel safe, happy and cozy; there's nothing wrong with that. It's okay to not need or want as much interaction as others do. If you're one of those people who can be happily alone without being lonely in your home, enjoy that.

    If you feel isolated, on the other hand, then maybe it is time to explore why friendships don't last as long as you'd like. That doesn't really seem to be the case, though. I get the impression that you're more worried that you aren't really worried about your stay-at-home life rather than that you find it pathological.

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    • ritualplast
      11 years ago

      I really enjoyed your answer. I do enjoy being alone while not feeling lonely.
      In case you've dealt with the same issue you might enjoy this book: Loneliness as a Way of Life by Dumm.
      There's definitely something to it.

      I think good and longlasting friendships is what keeps one strong though and maybe I just have to learn to sacrifice for them and keep my eyes opened!

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  • Paradiddle
    11 years ago

    I'd say its normal to want to stay inside. If you aren't the outside type then why make an effort to stay outside longer than you have to? Being out for academics, jobs and food is good but for me personally, I don't go out much either. I don't do clubs or parties unless its to play video games and I find a lot of comfort in the house with my online access and electric piano. Even I want to go outside here and there but it was never my forte. Some may argue "get a life" and other things but if you're in or finished school and/or have a job, you're doing fine.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Yes home good.

    Outside bad.

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  • Fabulous
    11 years ago

    Try sticking it in a girl while drunk

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    When I was a kid, whenever it was nice outside, I wasn't grounded, and my Dad was home, he'd tell me how nice of a day it is outside and that I need to go outside. I was an outdoors kid.

    Now, whenever it is nice outside, I feel horrible for staying inside and tend to make excuses to go outside, like, to walk to the grocery store and buy a treat or something.

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    • ritualplast
      11 years ago

      I do that all the time!

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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago

    I am the same way and wish I could be at home more.

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