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To want to just avoid people as much as I can until I die now

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OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 14:03

Sure there are still some great people out there but most are awful stressful thick rude shovey mean argggg

Friends can still come to me but no outside

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OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 19:50

thicklysettled · 09/11/2024 19:36

I'm the opposite. In my view, the only thing that matters in this world is the nourishment of relationships (family/friends/community) and doing what you can to make a difference.

I always feel a mixture of exasperation and pity at all of these "people are shit" posts.

Edited

You're wrong to assume that those on my side of the fence don't enjoy carefully curated and beloved relationships

But those who don't get in suck

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Autumn38 · 09/11/2024 19:50

Dontlletmedownbruce · 09/11/2024 18:11

There is a certain irony of people trying to connect online to other people to moan about how much they hate people.

it’s so odd. It’s basically a bunch of people telling each other that they never want to meet each other and that they’d hate each other if they did.

weird.

SabreIsMyFave · 09/11/2024 19:53

Autumn38 · 09/11/2024 19:50

it’s so odd. It’s basically a bunch of people telling each other that they never want to meet each other and that they’d hate each other if they did.

weird.

Exactly! 😆 Utterly batshit thread! 🤓

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 19:57

Autumn38 · 09/11/2024 19:50

it’s so odd. It’s basically a bunch of people telling each other that they never want to meet each other and that they’d hate each other if they did.

weird.

Not getting it is precisely the illustration!

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JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 19:58

The level of fury by the OP is pretty strange. As is the weird"if you get into my tight little club you are fine, but otherwise nyah nyah you suck". I doubt anyone would care.

user1471453601 · 09/11/2024 20:06

Have you thought through your desire, opening poster?

I'm old and now have four friends (well three , if you don't count siblings) because most of my previous friends are now dead.

It's quite lonely And I'm someone who is happy on my own, most of the time.

my experience is that our lives become smaller with each year. We have fewer friend's, we get more frail. in the end, it's just one person, ourselves.

Are you enough for you?

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:08

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 19:58

The level of fury by the OP is pretty strange. As is the weird"if you get into my tight little club you are fine, but otherwise nyah nyah you suck". I doubt anyone would care.

If they don't then fingers crossed for 💯 WFH for the rest of my life 👍

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OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:10

user1471453601 · 09/11/2024 20:06

Have you thought through your desire, opening poster?

I'm old and now have four friends (well three , if you don't count siblings) because most of my previous friends are now dead.

It's quite lonely And I'm someone who is happy on my own, most of the time.

my experience is that our lives become smaller with each year. We have fewer friend's, we get more frail. in the end, it's just one person, ourselves.

Are you enough for you?

I think about being alone all the time because I hate loneliness. My husband is likely to predecease me and I have no kids. My sister is a fair bit younger and I have a lot of friends from school. So... I might get fairly far if I live into old age. Maybe. I don't intend to live beyond 70 unless my husband is still alive then.

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SabreIsMyFave · 09/11/2024 20:11

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 19:58

The level of fury by the OP is pretty strange. As is the weird"if you get into my tight little club you are fine, but otherwise nyah nyah you suck". I doubt anyone would care.

Yep I wouldn't! I am OK to not be in the OP's special little club! 😆

Purplewarrior · 09/11/2024 20:12

Anisty · 09/11/2024 14:45

Really?!!

Is this some sort of joke thread?

I love people. They are fascinating. I love people-watching and i love talking to people. Everyone is interesting.

I'm an old person though. Is this what technology has done?! Or are you all old as well?

I’m old and think people are shit.

Much prefer the company of animals. More trustworthy and better manners.

happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:13

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 18:33

No I hated people before WFH
Their noise and stink and lack of empathy
WFH just means I despair less frequently

Where do you live if most people stink?

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 20:14

Op, I can only assume you have something else going on, judging by your statement that you can't wait to get out, whatever that means. I assume by your latest post it means that you want to leave this world for a less busy one by 70 or earlier.

Anyway, you hate loneliness, but also want to avoid everybody. Make it make sense!

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:15

happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:13

Where do you live if most people stink?

Most people stink everywhere. Bodies and food conspire to appal.

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happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:16

TheEyesOfLucyJordon · 09/11/2024 19:19

They're not. They only give a fuck about themselves from what I see 😮

Just like OP.

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:16

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 20:14

Op, I can only assume you have something else going on, judging by your statement that you can't wait to get out, whatever that means. I assume by your latest post it means that you want to leave this world for a less busy one by 70 or earlier.

Anyway, you hate loneliness, but also want to avoid everybody. Make it make sense!

People saying make it make sense are one of my reasons for hating people.

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happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:18

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:15

Most people stink everywhere. Bodies and food conspire to appal.

You must not have travelled much if you think most people stink. And I say this as a person highly sensitive to people, smells and surroundings. You must live in an absolute dump, and should move.

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 20:19

Oh well, you need to see your GP. You may hate me but your posts are weird. I would say concerning, but that sounds patronising. So, deeply weird.

happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:20

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 20:19

Oh well, you need to see your GP. You may hate me but your posts are weird. I would say concerning, but that sounds patronising. So, deeply weird.

I’d say concerning.

Stopsnowing · 09/11/2024 20:20

Tcateh · 09/11/2024 15:01

I'd love to live in my immediate world only.
Like in 1982 or something.

Diaries, landlines, calendars, newspapers only. Postcards, letters and a paper savings book.

Discos, phone boxes, great TV.

I agree. Pre internet people coexisted in smaller real life groups

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:21

happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:18

You must not have travelled much if you think most people stink. And I say this as a person highly sensitive to people, smells and surroundings. You must live in an absolute dump, and should move.

The human body stinks, hbd. Food, cigarettes, the shit of your dog. Stink.

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OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:22

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 20:19

Oh well, you need to see your GP. You may hate me but your posts are weird. I would say concerning, but that sounds patronising. So, deeply weird.

Yeah I think blands like yourself are easily startled. Away back to Gogglebox.

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SafeandZane · 09/11/2024 20:23

As you get older and realise what truly matters in life , your circle of family and friends gets smaller and tighter .

JaneFondue · 09/11/2024 20:23

I rest my case.

happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:23

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:21

The human body stinks, hbd. Food, cigarettes, the shit of your dog. Stink.

I agree with most of this. But I don’t live in a city, because it’s not for me. It sounds like you’ve had enough of everything. Even yourself.

OptimismvsRealism · 09/11/2024 20:26

happybluedog · 09/11/2024 20:23

I agree with most of this. But I don’t live in a city, because it’s not for me. It sounds like you’ve had enough of everything. Even yourself.

No, I smell fine thanks 🤣

Don't understand people who are scared to depart this mortal coil, though. Rather stay here to experience sickness and pain and cruelty for as long as possible?

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