Can you truly be happy alone or do you need people in your life to be happy?

[Patriot357]

"You" as in the person answering this question.

[idk_idc_wtf]

No I don't believe I can be happy alone. I do need my alone time but there is just something great about having someone in your life to be with. I don't even need to talk to them, I thinks we are very lucky that we are able to interact, just be in the presence of someone.
You never learn anything alone. There is no comparable relief in confiding what is going on inside my head with a friend or family.

The people who can remain happy alone, I think its a real strength a person can posses.

[Liz-a-Lou]

Wow no it is completely okay to be an introvert! If you do not like the company of others that is completely fine as long as you can function... like have a job, buy necessities etc. there is nothing wrong with liking solitude makes you well rounded to feel comfortable being on your own. Very scared for people that have issues being alone that is important trait to learn if you haven’t yet.

[Oceania]

I feel like I like to be alone sometimes and just have tim to myself. However eventually I'd feel lonely effectively feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. I like the idea of having connections with people an experiencing life with people by your side who can als give you a different perspective on some things. I'd end up being unhappy if I was alone forever

[BrittBratt2416]

No, man was not meant to be alone. Human contact is needed and very important for mental and social growth. Otherwise we end up like those kids who are raised by animals or lack a lot functions and skills that are important to learn. Even guys who claim to swear off relationships/marriage can't go forever without the company of a woman.

[danielitaahh]

You were born alone so you can defently live alone with nobody by your side because the only person you need to find is who you truly are

[yaboibarry]

I know that I still have a lot of life to live and since I'm only in high school I try to avoid dating just because I have moved every year of my life including (including elementary school) and I'm just done with leaving a girl I was dating at the time just because I didn't have any control on the situation

[craigurai]

Everyone needs people. We just need the right kind. Toxic people or energy suckers worse than being alone.

[Guanfei]

As someone who is really alone (no friend and a family that doesn't care) i'd say I really need people. being alone is nice from time to time, when you need to be with yourself, think, rest. But years of that makes you bitter, shy, and not happy at all.

[Chaz269]

Both. Humans are hardwired social creatures, but we need both alone time and social interaction to be roundly healthy and happy. What's interesting is that we don't necessarily need people to achieve social satisfaction. Human beings have an arguably wholly unique relationship to other animals as pets, not recognized anywhere else in the animal kingdom. I, for one, would trade 99% of my people time for time with a good book or movie and a loyal pet.

[pamela147]

I think is always important to have people around... or you will probably confuse yourself if you aren't socializing, rn I don't have friends close to me, all of them are in different places, and I'm trying to figure it out...

[Cyfris]

I am alone and happy right now... I may have been more happy when not alone though.. Biology says humans are heard animals and are happiest when in groups though.

[freakyzeaky]

If you have fulfilling hobbies and talents, then I don't see why certain people couldn't be happy alone. Most though yearn for connection, validation, romance, intimacy, and sex.

[efawe]

Humans are inherently a social species. Human interaction is key for growth and general enjoyment of life.

[loveisthename]

I can be happy by myself and feel fulfilled. Also life would be sweet and shinny when with a right partner.

[Kevin0206]

Even when tom hanks was on an island for four years, he still had Wilson the volleyball to talk too

[markscott]

You need people in your life, but you don't need a "special relationship" to be happy. Happiness comes from within yourself, not from someone else.

[Gypsy_x]

Most people need people. I'm independent, but I would be bored and lonely without at least my friends and family.

[BlueDream]

I need people in my life. I enjoy my alone time but I think I'll drive myself nuts after long enough.

[Band_freak]

If you mean needing family/friends I absolutely need that. I like my solitude but I couldn't handle being completely by myself

[Shaurya811]

Humans are social animals, even a hardcore introvert would go crazy in solitary confinement. its biology

[Greaver]

I need a girlfriend in my life to fully complete it because I feel lonely without one and all i want is a girlfriend that likes me for me and wants to cuddle and have fun ☺️

[Prakbio]

I don't think people will be happy alone. Means for sometime. They can think they are happy but what if a person have to live his/her whole life alone. I want at least 1 person other than me

[JimRSmith]

I definitely need people, and I think any healthy person does.

[WTFliberals]

You know what !
If you love yourself enough and find happiness with the things you do...
Then people will come to you. they will find you exciting person.

[jack1130252]

We're pack mammals, we need other people one way or another. I personally hate being alone, the longer I'm alone - the longer I get stuck in my mind. A good conversation is the best.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Some people need someone to be special in their life
but it doesn't matter much to me.

[reixun]

I need circles and circles of people around me. From close loved ones to acquaintances

[taleswapper]

Gods, yes. Huge stress relief. Other people make things WAY more complicated...

[Anonymous]

Yes. I feel more at peace when I'm alone. I have always been alone all my life, so I'm used to it.

[MysteriousDarkness]

Very few can be happy alone away from others in isolation.

[Roskin523]

True happiness can never come from external validation.

[jdksksk18]

Im alone and im happy. idf care about people. if theyre not good enough then being alone is always a better choice to me.

[Bigdaddyslim01]

Struggling for years to know the answer Cuz i have no one, sadly you can't

[Rational_Force]

You need people in your life unless you learn how to be a complete hermit.

[Anonymous]

I'm ok being alone people only bring drama and bullshit
I'm ok if I got at least 2 friends or just me and my man

[LifeEqualsLove]

Everyone needs someone

[victorm]

I’ll always have friends and family close to me

[undos]

I like having people in my life

[Ninene]

I've lived alone and I was not happy

[KenKillsBarbies]

No I need people I’m human not a demon or a freak

[winterfox10]

I need other people

[sondoshawa]

Both

[Tohru]

I need someone