I'm never really alone....as my children stays with me! But I treasure the times when I am able to do things on my own...like when they are at school or at work! And I prefer to do my shopping alone too....no waiting, just grab the things I need, window shop and taking some 'me' time!

Of course there are times when I wished for some company, like when travelling..... or going on a holiday!

I tell myself that even though its lonely sometimes it is better than some of the relationships I see. Lying, cheating, indifference. I would rather be alone then to be in one of those. I keep busy at work, 2 jobs, and focusing on the small things I enjoy in life. Hiking with my dog, fishing, cooking on the grill, listening to my radio shows. No worries when I find the right one I will be ready.

I've found out you can be around hundreds of other people and (still be alone)! Some just don't get it !!!

sometimes even more alone in crowd then just being with yourself.

hi Grey nice to see you again

op I grew up with one parent and a older bro ... so in a sense once I was a little older I had to get use to doing things alone... this is really the first time in my life that I am alone ... and I try and do what I am suppose to now ... and when I lived with my child I took care of her and worked after the divorce ... I missed a lot of things that lead me to a mental break down and many old and new injury's that left me unstable ... so doing a little better most of the time ... and get some help when I can ... but I have never been afraid to go anywhere by myself ... becouse of my child hood gave me no other thought about it through out my whole life even when I was in relationships ... and I know I could not stand being or living with someone all the time to much pressure ...if i could not get out for the day or them get out for the day ... but it would not mean I did not love them if that was the case ...

I agree with this. I found relationships to be way too stressful and I will be honest; I really never had fun when I was involved with someone. I think someone said is well on another thread that "the other person tended to suck the life out of you" and this is what I found to be true.