what would you rather do?
Sit at home, let loneliness and depression creep in ever so slowly, or get out and be a part of the environment...even if that environment is deemed as not so good?...like a bar
...like a casino
...like a dance establishment
...like a party
I feel if you don't let those places become you....they can fill in any available gaps one has in their life in the meanwhile.
Of course, given if you are a single person.
Otherwise do what? Go to a movie by yourself? Go to a restaurant by yourself? Go to a cooking class that does not exist in your area by yourself? Go hiking by yourself? Go traveling by yourself?
Don't get me wrong, I do spend time doing things with my family, but sometimes those things don't bring you in the most social situations.
Any ideas?
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Sit at home and be lonely or..
Go to those places you suggested ?
What about if I don't feel lonely and I'm happy in my own company?
And if I don't like any of those places? ?
I happen to enjoy taking my dog for a walk..to the beach..in the country side...by myself.
And if I want company...I have friends who also love nature.
I don't go to bars or clubs all that often though.
I am usually outdoors. I prefer to do that rather than being in places where something is expected of you or you expect something to happen for you.
Just got down roaming around town with a smile on my face.
Nothing better than enjoying a perfect blue sky with everyone else!
I go out in the morning, at lunchtime and again all evening.
If the will is there, the time can be found.
Nota!
A very good blog!
I've been thinking about this myself a lot lately. I've always had periods when I was socially active and periods when I would prefer to stay at home, but that was much easier when I was younger. There were always single people who wanted to go out or attend some event or do this or that... I think it's very difficult to meet new people at our age, especially if you move to a new town (as I did, too, several years ago). People at our age are simply too busy to socialize - they have too many duties and responsibilities, especially if they have small children. I don't feel like spending a lot of time with people a lot younger or older than me. I always feel the generation gap...
I don't have an answer to your question - I've been searching for one myself.
To me it's a balancing act
I be so busy from going places mostly everyday To watching tv. I watch all kind of things on tv.
I am a tv person!
Anywho! between those two actives, I be so tired that I do not hardly have the strength to come online. And too tired and sleepy to be lonely!
Anyway! I do have a few minutes to stop by online right now.
Hello! Johnny..............
I've done all that by myself, except the cooking class as I don't need one...
Bars are not for me, never had a thing for this places...
Casino...hmmmm...I might be tempted but nothing more than a bit of fun...
Party...no, noises are hurting my ears, I'd prefer a long, meaningless conversation somewhere quieter...
Dancing...ah, dancing, under the Moon light, with someone dear...yes...
I joined a friend for a drive this morning, no specific direction, fields of lavender, followed by fields of sunflowers, fluffy little clouds in the sky...makes you feel alive and kicking...
How much more do you need to feel good?!
A lot more, that's the truth...
To answer your questions yes! I do a lot of these myself and I enjoy it more because I don't have to wait for friends to be available or end up eating food at a restaurant that is ok just because my friend likes it and we are splitting food coz the portions are big. I don't feel lonely, when I do I go out and attend events in my area. As for the gym yeah its a good idea to meet people, I would consider that for you. Or even having a gym at home you could call friends to work out with you :)
Or, you could join networking events and get to do some interesting things and meet new people in the process?
Doc.....
I do agree with balancing....not to much isolation and not too much socialization. I think it boils down to what extent you are an introvert or extrovert. I once heard an introvert needs alone time to recharge their batteries....so to speak.
Maybe you and Robert can write a book called, The Pursuit of Happiness with Wasps and Bees.
You two can provide some selfies together?