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Do you think there is something wrong with me for wanting to be quiet or spend time by myself?

It has been this way since I was a child. I can barley spend time with a lot of people without feeling completely drained afterwards. Every night, I'm always on the verge of telling my poor partner and kid to "shut up," because I want to watch TV in silence. I usually only feel relaxed when I'm alone.

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Lackwittyname · 51-55, M

No, nothing unusual about that, we all have our ways of recharging. This said I would talk to your partner about that and figure out a way that you can get true alone time to recharge.

lauriethecolourful · F

@Lackwittyname Oh, he knows what I'm like. Hahaha It's just difficult to explain to other people. Most people think I'm rude, and even my own parents think that I MUST be depressed because I don't want to talk 24/7.

Lackwittyname · 51-55, M

@lauriethecolourful Oh, well good that he knows. Yes, that can be tricky to explain, I am not a huge talker either, I just make sure I set space and time aside for myself.

frequentlyme · 70-79, M

Not all that unusual, and certainly there is nothing wrong with you. It can make certain relationships difficult, but there are many who need "me" time.

SW-User

Join the club, I’m the same way. If I don’t get peace and alone time, crowds and noise drive me nuts.

MarineBob · 56-60, M

Not at all I have to have my Bob time

Lackwittyname · 51-55, M

@MarineBob Battery Operated Boyfriend 😲

MrSmooTh · 31-35, M

No. I'm the same way. I don't really talk to anyone now.

bhatjc · 46-50, M

Amen to that. Always good to spend time a lone 🥂

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

Not at all.

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