Posted by IsoM on January 16, 2002, at 12:59:38
In reply to Re: Anyone reached the feeling good stage ? » JohnX2, posted by sid on January 16, 2002, at 7:46:53
Sid, don't feel bad about being solitary. I'm one of those people who love reading dictionaries. Notice the difference in definitions between these next two words?
Sociable: friendly or companionable, convivial
Social: preferring to be in a community rather than alone
Just letting you know there's a difference. I prefer to say I'm very sociable, but not overly social. I don't go out of my way to visit or see people but when I do, I love an interchange of ideas & events. I love a good discourse. But when it's all over, I do dearly *love* going home to my quiet retreat.
I hate unexpected visitors who just drop in without phoning. Friends have learned this & no longer feel hurt. I will ALWAYS phone or make arrangements if I'm going to visit.
Sid, to me, you seem very sociable. You just value your alone time. People stimulate me & give me impetus but I need to be alone to accomplish things. Every one of my sons is like that & so is my Mom. I think it's another genetic feature.
Do you mind me asking where you live, your age, & what you do for a living? If you'd rather not answer that, it's okay by me. Maybe I'm a little forward. If you'd rather, you could e-mail me too. I think youalready know I'm female, don't you? And I know you are too, despite your user name. :)
< < "...Also, I am rather solitary, and sometimes I wonder if it's really me or the depression that did that to me. I'll figure it out soon I hope ! When the veil lifts and I see the whale !
>
> Thanks again, and I hope you find the whale too!
>
> - Sid"
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