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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:33:53 PM EDT
[#1]
<Crickets Chirping>.
Just kidding OP. You've got all of us to be your pals. No homo. 
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:34:38 PM EDT
[#2]
Friends can be a blessing and friends can be a curse.
If you're happy with the way things are now, there's no reason to change it... |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:34:57 PM EDT
[#3]
If you are happy with your life, what's the problem?
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:35:24 PM EDT
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I suppose that this is a bad time to tell you that none of us really like you, huh? 
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:36:10 PM EDT
[#5]
No obligations is a nice thing
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:36:14 PM EDT
[#6]
I will admit to being socially inept. I have a hard time keeping in touch with friends and family.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:36:47 PM EDT
[#7]
I don't have friends like I used to. Some acquaintances. I don't know why it's so hard now. It's super unhealthy. Dangerous to not have a support network. I do have a best friend who lives far away but keeps in touch. I'd probably go insane without him. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:37:13 PM EDT
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I'm 40! Sure, I had buddies growing up and in the military, but haven't kept in touch with most of them. I have a couple on facebook and talk to them once in a while, but that's it. Went out to dinner with my ex-wife (we're cool, still friends) today and realized that was the first social interaction I've had with anyone outside of work that lasted longer than 30 seconds in six months! Basically, I just have my two dogs. Of course, I have the people at work, which I guess keeps me normal. Anyone else in this boat? I am happy and all, but wondering if this is unhealthy? OP, nothing wrong with your position. What's unhealthy is surrounding yourself with humans you don't enjoy socializing with. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:37:34 PM EDT
[#9]
Long term, yes.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:38:00 PM EDT
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If you are happy with your life, what's the problem? That's what I think! I am happy! It just seems like everyone has people they hang out with but me. No kids, family lives far away and I never see them. Doesn't bother me, but maybe I'm missing something?? Humans are supposedly social creatures but not me 
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:38:01 PM EDT
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I only have one friend, and between both of our work schedules and our families, we can only get together to cause trouble every couple of months or so.
I'm a member of the CVMA, but outside of events, I don't socialize. Can't complain. I prefer quiet and solitude to even small groups. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:38:35 PM EDT
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I think it's a bit unhealthy. Luckily there is an app for that. Download Grindr, there are lots of single men wanting to become friends with you.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:38:46 PM EDT
[#13]
We voted you off OP.....sorry.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:39:00 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'm 40! Sure, I had buddies growing up and in the military, but haven't kept in touch with most of them. I have a couple on facebook and talk to them once in a while, but that's it. Went out to dinner with my ex-wife (we're cool, still friends) today and realized that was the first social interaction I've had with anyone outside of work that lasted longer than 30 seconds in six months! Basically, I just have my two dogs. Of course, I have the people at work, which I guess keeps me normal. Anyone else in this boat? I am happy and all, but wondering if this is unhealthy?  |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:39:17 PM EDT
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Long term, yes. I have read that many doctors believe that one of the secrets to long life is not being a loner, because man is a social animal. I'm sure there are exceptions to that, though. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:39:56 PM EDT
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Men can be solitary creatures, this is natural. I am the same way. I get plenty of social interaction at work and with my family. Plenty of folks have attempted to make friends with me by inviting me places or to do things......I am just not interested.
Don't worry about it.......you are fine and not a freak of nature. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:40:16 PM EDT
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I think it's a bit unhealthy. Luckily there is an app for that. Download Grindr, there are lots of single men wanting to become friends with you. I'm not a homo  I thought about dating again but that shit ended bad for me the first time. Can't stand other peoples drama, I like my peace and quiet.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:40:57 PM EDT
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Had a couple friends, what I would call true friends.
One caught the gay and apparently cut ties with all his hetero friends, so there's that. The other friend and I would trout fish a couple times a year, but he found a new fishing buddy at work and I haven't heard from him in over a year. It's just too hard with a wife and two kids to find time. I barely have time to eat, shave and take a proper dump. Let alone trying to find friends. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:41:06 PM EDT
[#19]
I hate people.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:41:38 PM EDT
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I think it's a bit unhealthy. Luckily there is an app for that. Download Grindr, there are lots of single men wanting to become friends with you. Come on now. OP's probably a real man. He needs GROWLr. Don't ask how I know about it. 
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:41:59 PM EDT
[#21]
Not since the divorce.
People annoy me. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:42:15 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not a homo I thought about dating again but that shit ended bad for me the first time. Can't stand other peoples drama, I like my peace and quiet.Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I think it's a bit unhealthy. Luckily there is an app for that. Download Grindr, there are lots of single men wanting to become friends with you. I'm not a homo I thought about dating again but that shit ended bad for me the first time. Can't stand other peoples drama, I like my peace and quiet. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:42:41 PM EDT
[#23]
I do not have any friends in the US
after my divorce I just decided to be on my own. all my real friends are in Germany and I have known them since I was 14 years old and we get together at least once a year I am okay with that and do not see anything wrong with it I do not crave being around other people all that much. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:43:25 PM EDT
[#24]
I'll be your friend. Can I borrow 20 bucks? |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:43:47 PM EDT
[#25]
OP, I want to move to the woods to shoot guns, listen to Cannibal Corpse and probably paint the walls with my brains. I love ancient aliens so I guess that show is my best friend or maybe my SR15.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:43:53 PM EDT
[#26]
For living in a basement...I'd say "it's par.",
Aloha, Mark |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:45:08 PM EDT
[#27]
At least you don't have to worry, your dogs won't double cross you or talk behind your back . Some friends are not really friends.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:45:29 PM EDT
[#28]
You could try the friendship thing out. Go some place where people do the things you like to do. If approached for conversation have one and see if you like this person. If it doesn't work out you can always chop them up with an axe and bury them in a park.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:45:54 PM EDT
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OP, I don't fucking know if it's unhealthy or not. I have ONE friend. It used to be two, but she back stabbed me, so now I'm down to one.
Personally I'm not a big fan of people. I get along with them just fine when I can get up and leave any time I want, but when I'm stuck with them they annoy me. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:46:06 PM EDT
[#30]
I wouldn't be to awful different from you OP if I was single...
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:46:08 PM EDT
[#31]
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I'll be your friend. Can I borrow 20 bucks? No, but you can earn it... 
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:46:41 PM EDT
[#32]
Are you lonely...
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:46:43 PM EDT
[#33]
I'm in the same boat, OP. Want to be friends?
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:47:24 PM EDT
[#34]
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For living in a basement...I'd say "it's par.", Aloha, Mark I have a 4k sqft house on 2.5 acres with just me and 2 dogs. I have two rooms and a full basement I haven't entered in months. It was supposed to be for 'the family' but that didn't work out, and now I have it after the divorce. Don't owe much so I keep it, although it's a lot of work sometimes. I call it the "Fortress of Solitude". |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:47:40 PM EDT
[#35]
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<Crickets Chirping>. Just kidding OP. You've got all of us to be your pals. No homo. Damn, dude! He's not suicidal, yet, but that just might do it!  Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:47:53 PM EDT
[#36]
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I hate people. You are such a warm and friendly fuzzy lil fuzball today aren't you ?
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:49:37 PM EDT
[#37]
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I'm 40! Sure, I had buddies growing up and in the military, but haven't kept in touch with most of them. I have a couple on facebook and talk to them once in a while, but that's it. Went out to dinner with my ex-wife (we're cool, still friends) today and realized that was the first social interaction I've had with anyone outside of work that lasted longer than 30 seconds in six months! Basically, I just have my two dogs. Of course, I have the people at work, which I guess keeps me normal. Anyone else in this boat? I am happy and all, but wondering if this is unhealthy? Probably much better friends than most people |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:50:58 PM EDT
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Not weird. I'm the same. I MUCH prefer to be alone and with my dogs. Ironically, I have the most socially interacting job possible. I expend all mental energy daily. I am operating at a high mental level all day - no rest. I NEED to recharge. I get energy through solitude and internal thought/evaluation. That means no dumb ass meaningless interaction.
 INFJ personality. OP - high intelligence too am I right? It's a curse and a blessing. BTW - People confuse acquaintances with friends. I won't bother to explain. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:51:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:52:19 PM EDT
[#40]
Glad to have you in the club OP.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:53:38 PM EDT
[#41]
Do you like fast cars, drinking Scotch and shooting shit?
'Cause I like fast cars, drinking Scotch and shooting shit too! |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:54:24 PM EDT
[#42]
No close friends here. Then again I have my wife who has been my best friend you could say, for 5 years
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:54:27 PM EDT
[#43]
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I'm not a homo I thought about dating again but that shit ended bad for me the first time. Can't stand other peoples drama, I like my peace and quiet.
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I think it's a bit unhealthy. Luckily there is an app for that. Download Grindr, there are lots of single men wanting to become friends with you. I'm not a homo I thought about dating again but that shit ended bad for me the first time. Can't stand other peoples drama, I like my peace and quiet.
You sound like and introvert who has spent too much time thinking. Focus on a hobby and what makes you happy. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:55:01 PM EDT
[#44]
OP I only have one friend that I'm close to. To me it's not about how many friends you have. It seems like people today have big egos and are way too concerned about what others think of them. Do what makes you happy and if you meet a good friend along the way, even better.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:55:35 PM EDT
[#45]
Hey man it's all good. You are happy thats all that matters.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:55:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:56:27 PM EDT
[#47]
I can relate.
All I can say is make sure you have good long term care coverage or a plan to suck start a shotgun if you end up sick and unable to care for yourself. That's my plan anyway. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:58:13 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If you are happy with your life, what's the problem? Posting on the internet that you have no friends is a sure sign of happiness |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:58:17 PM EDT
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I have a 4k sqft house on 2.5 acres with just me and 2 dogs. I have two rooms and a full basement I haven't entered in months. It was supposed to be for 'the family' but that didn't work out, and now I have it after the divorce. Don't owe much so I keep it, although it's a lot of work sometimes. I call it the "Fortress of Solitude". Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For living in a basement...I'd say "it's par.", Aloha, Mark I have a 4k sqft house on 2.5 acres with just me and 2 dogs. I have two rooms and a full basement I haven't entered in months. It was supposed to be for 'the family' but that didn't work out, and now I have it after the divorce. Don't owe much so I keep it, although it's a lot of work sometimes. I call it the "Fortress of Solitude". You're in the same kinda boat I am. I bought a big ass house and moved in with the girl I thought was "Ms.Right". She turned out to be crazy. Now I have a big empty house, with three bedrooms and a full basement. I turned one bedroom into a gun storage room with a couple locking cabinets. The other one and the big basement, well I don't go there. Frankly, even though I dodged a bullet, and was preparing to spend the rest of my life with someone who apparently never thought of me as being anything more than a paycheck, I rode and sometimes still feel like I am riding an emotional roller coaster. Look around your local area, and find something to do. Take up a hobby. Something. One of my local gunclubs does a weekly IDPA inspired shoot Wednesday nights. It's not very big, usually around 45 rounds, three stages. But it gets me out, I get to talk shit about hillary, bullshit about guns, etc, and I'm out of my big empty house. |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 9:58:40 PM EDT
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I will admit to being socially inept. I have a hard time keeping in touch with friends and family. My family didn't even let me know my brother was back in prison for parole violations. His friend, who I used to skate with and go to punk shows in high school called me and let me know, thanking me for telling him that the pics of him with my brother holding his gun could result in consequences for him. Fucked up way to find out he's back in prison, but at least I know. 
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