I don't miss people

[Codswallop20]

I don't miss being with people, shopping, pubs, meeting up.

The main reason for this is I don't like other people.

Draw a diagram and discuss.

Most sanctimonious gets a bonus prize

I was always both socially and emotionally distant so the current state of affairs rather suits me too 😊 Also hate hugging anyone other than my kids. I would say introvert rather than anti social.

I don't miss hugging but I do miss people and find lockdown very tedious.

I 'm not someone who particularly goes out 'socialising' but I miss going to Church, getting involved in community events, going to the cinema, exhibitions, seeing my old school friends (we've been friends for 50+ years) - I have been furloughed for the last four weeks and, fortunately, have been able to do some volunteering and see my elderly (vulnerable) parents but I shall be delighted to return to work next week.

If you find that you need lockdown as an 'excuse' not to socialise or accept invitations that you don't really want, maybe now is the time to reevaluate (sp?) your lifestyle? I never accept invitations out of 'obligation'.

@Jrobhatch29 Definitely not just you. I know a couple more people like me who hate them. They cause me actual physical discomfort. I absolutely hate being touched by anyone. I love hugs from my husband, kids and mum but anyone else is just an absolutely horrendous experience for me

Same here, I m glad there are others that feel the same, I have spent the last few months feeling like a horrible person as so many people are really upset and struggling not being able to see family and friends and it really hasn’t bothered me one bit. I live with DH and our 2 DC and that’s really enough for me.

I also hate hugging (unless it's from my children and husband) and also awkward kissing at hello's or goodbye's. Growing up there wasn't lots of hugging, kissing and touching in my family and friendship groups (this was in the 70's/80's). It does seem to be a recent thing- abit like how people put kisses on the bottom of every text/e-mail. If you don't put one it seems like you are being unfriendly these days.

I thought it was just me, really excited at 2 weeks off at Christmas at home with DH for company. I'm using it as a chance to refresh and catch up on loads around the house which has been neglected since I started working again. Just going to see DM and DB Christmas Day. There is a small subset of people who I'm really going to miss seeing at Christmas, but won't miss the ones who are socially exhausting. Sensing a fatigue for video calling.

Maybe people don't like you either

Never liked hugging or kissing on the cheek as a social greeting. I'm one of the se people who jumps and feels very uncomfortable if anyone unexpectedly touches my arm or something. For introverts like me it's a relief.

I didnt really go out either lol. The 1 meter/2meter is totally normal to me anyway I never go close even pre covid. I love the fact no one comes in my house now!

@OpheliasCrayon

I agree + hate hugs and being touched. So this is my ideal world

Oh yes this is me, I like my own personal space.

Yeah, I’d feel this way if my DH was still alive. Happy at home. But he isn’t. So I’m not.

@tunnocksreturns2019 I'm so sorry for your loss. A friends husband my passed away last week and I know it's devastating.

I agree OP, I think I am what would be described as a social introvert so this situation has not been too difficult for me although I do appreciate that it has been quite difficult for others. For once I am actually looking forward to Christmas free from obligatory office party and other things that I usually exhausting and stressful.

Agreed. Even when rules have been relaxed I have declined outdoor meet ups. I mostly like people, but I think I'm just at a point in my life where i am very home based.

The me of my twenties/thirties would have hated this - life was all about socialising at the weekend and travelling.

I'm pretty much the same as most of you although - I am beginning to think that I may have an anti-social saturation point where I wouldn't mind going out.. maybe just once or twice then I'll be good for another year.. ! Which is lucky really as ECV and absolutely loved the early months with both DDs here wfh and 'non a'levels'

However I am very aware how lucky I am . Have WFH from the start in very secure job . Which of course makes all the difference.

I'm similar, although I think ideally I'd have one social fun activity a month (pub lunch w others; drinks w friends or a one on one lunch). As a typical introvert I hate small talk but love deep meaningful discussions, so it is that small scale deep interaction that I miss. Only need that occasionally though. Introversion is a true gift during a time of pandemic.

I find it hard but am totally on my own with no DH, no kids and no family. Basically it’s just me and my four walls. Hard for 9 months that.