Is it normal that i really dislike being around people?

I have realized that I really can't stand being around people. It's summer vacation here so I don't have to see people. I have only hung out with two people this summer because I just don't want to see anyone else. I've been ignoring people's phone calls and messages. And it is so nice not seeing anyone. I feel very antisocial. And my parents think it's very strange for a teenage girl to sit and play video games all day instead of being with friends. Is it normal to find this lack of company fantastic?

Is It Normal?
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  • Yes and no. It's completely normal to enjoy your own company! However, you don't want to cross the line into selfishness. Once you ignore others and alienate friendships, you can't go back. At some point, you will want or need a friend (you need someone to cry with/laugh with, etc.) and they won't be there for you. I'd say do the bare minimum now to maintain a few select friendships. We all need 1-3 people who've got our back. Pick a few and tell them you're enjoying break alone right now, but you love to do something in a few weeks or so. Just don't cut people off because right now it feels right. Think long term.

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  • Its normal, I think.
    I mean I've been doing the same thing the whole summer.
    Like to the exact.
    My reason is not having to deal with all the stupid drama that my frinds cause.
    I like not having to deal with it and Them. haa

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  • its normal loads of people are like that sorryy your not difrent from the crowd youv just moved to anothe normal croud

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  • @auNatural: I'm not sure specifically why I don't like being around people. I'm just not comfortable when I am.

    @runnergirl: You're very right. I've found one person in particular who I consider my closets friend. She's really the only person I talk to outside of family. And I know she will always be there.
    And today I called a few people I would rather not lose, and made plans to hang out. And they understood my being alone too(:

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  • Well I think its kind of normal because I'm kinda like that. Why is it that you don't like to be around people. I don't like to be around people because I get agitated easily and there is like 3 people I can tolerate.

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