Is it normal to want to be alone most of the time?

Recently, I have found that I prefer being alone rather than being surrounded by lots of people who pretend to be my friends.
I used to be quite popular but now I find myself purposely making my friends hate me, so I can be alone.
Now I have a few real friends, but I feel happier alone.
Everyone thinks I am depressed because I am a 'loner',
is this normal?

Is It Normal?
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  • Life was meant to be shared. Alone ALL the time? Not normal in my opinion.

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  • thanks everyone. :)

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  • What are you arguing about?
    People that are happy alone, ARE HAPPY. period. If you have no drug-use or any kind of obsession that brings you down. I'm truly happy for you. However, don't be foolish with your friends. Let them know what's up, respect is built through time and since you like being alone now, you have nothing but time. I advice you to think a lot in self improvement and now that you know that you like being alone, you should socialize more. Bring in friends that you choose yourself.

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  • oh
    i've got the same story
    i used to be popular during the HS days
    now im 22
    i go to the university, but my school friends are still there

    but i spend a lot of time alone..in the computer, or playing the guitar, studying, watching tv and even doing exercise

    i guess it's normal, but not that healthy
    we're social persons, being isolated could be a little dangerous
    just try to be with the people you want a little longer..otherwise you'll probably be depressed without noticing it

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  • Hi, this sounds like me... ppl think Im depressed too... but maybe you have a certain persceptive in life that your not getting (yet) and you just need to search for yourself... thats what im going through right now. Its cool to have friends but they may not be able to help you the way you want\need to be helped... May I suggest praying about it... or atleast talking to 1 person that you like\trust... Hang in there.

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  • @jayrod105 , extraverted wankas. :')

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  • As long as you are happy with it then awesome. Most of these extraverted wankas couldnt survive a day on their own but to enjoy it is a great gift and youll be able to use it throughout your life.

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