being bothered by having other people around you

[mickey]

I don't understand what's so special about going to Christmas Dinner in a restaurant alone. Isn't being alone the best reason to go to a restaurant on such a day, instead of eating at home?

In the past, when I had more money, I would also go alone to a matinee movie on Christmas Day. It's one of the best days of the year to go to a matinee movie.

In the _distant_ past I'd even go alone to a casino on Christmas Day, but that quickly became an exaggerated waste of money.

 

[TheRealCallie]

Some people have issues with doing things by themselves.

 

[lonesomebadger]

I can be very much a people hater sometimes. That's because I've been screwed over by them so many times. I also find them rude. Not that I'm the best person in the world. At least I make an effort to improve myself.

 

[Mouse]

When I was married to a ship's master and worked on his magnificent sloop his cook, I was in heaven just having the kitchen galley all to myself. It was cramped because space was at a premium, but everything had to be so neat and tidy that it suited my ocd. But during the times I was at sea, presenting my food to the crew and guests helped me overcome my intense shyness because people were so appreciative of my cooking. Really, praise goes a heck of a long way to upping one's low self esteem and I mean that. Praise goes a long way.

Since the divorce I have learnt to adapt being around people only because my income demanded it. Running a B&B has brought rewards, but at the end of a busy day I don't mind being alone after the babies are settled down for the night, and I have my hoofs up on my man's lap.

I think though, what really does bother me is being around the supermarket on a busy day among quite rude shoppers. Their abrasive attitude makes me want to shove my shopping trolley right up their jacksies.

 

[Greenish]

I've made a point of treating myself to a breakfast once a week at a coffee shop that I'm familiar with, reading a newspaper whilst sipping away at my coffee. Nobody bugs you then. It's getting easier now and from time to time I'll go sit in a steakhouse or Pub and Grill for lunch, keeping myself busy on my cellphone to shut everyone out.

Now and then people would invite me to BBQ's. I'll normally accept but seem to have mastered the art of keeping people at a distance. After a few invites they would ask why I don't invite them over. I normally just smile in response but the truth is I just can't. My home is my space. It's the one place where I feel safe and can be sure that no one will hurt me or criticise me in any way.

 

[Amthorn]

I've made a point of treating myself to a breakfast once a week at a coffee shop that I'm familiar with, reading a newspaper whilst sipping away at my coffee. Nobody bugs you then. It's getting easier now and from time to time I'll go sit in a steakhouse or Pub and Grill for lunch, keeping myself busy on my cellphone to shut everyone out.

Now and then people would invite me to BBQ's. I'll normally accept but seem to have mastered the art of keeping people at a distance. After a few invites they would ask why I don't invite them over. I normally just smile in response but the truth is I just can't. My home is my space. It's the one place where I feel safe and can be sure that no one will hurt me or criticise me in any way.

That's the Seattle way, seems like!