Posted by PatJ. on January 28, 2001, at 0:18:21
In reply to Re: sexual/social shyness, posted by shyguy on January 9, 2001, at 0:20:13
Hi Shy-guy,
I read all your posts and admire your honesty and straightforwardness. There are a lot of people in this world like you who are loners and completely content. Are you content? You seem so. I won't put any label on you because I do not see you as abnormal because being a loner is an accepted way of life for many and not a disorder in my opinion. I relate to much you have written and have never been given a diagnosis for being a loner and liking it. You also are a very open person who interacts at work and wants to be a bit more sensitive (hey, we all could use that :) ). No one has to live a life full of sexual encounters or dating if they don't wish to and there are plenty of people out there that would relate to you on this. They may have different reasons than you but still they shy away from people a lot of the time and have contact when they need it. Everyone is selfish in the way of getting their needs met so you are no different in terms of selfishness. I read in the paper that there are 43 million women now who prefere the lifestyle you have described. No hassles, they say and they and you have a right to that. Like I said, I admire you for whatever reasons you are who you are. pat
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