Do you sometimes feel lonely on your days off?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I usually have things planned on my days off and even if I don’t do much, I love being by myself.

Sometimes, though I feel lonely on my days off. I wonder why. Does it happen to you occasionally?

[BoopBoopBeep]

Not really. I get no social benefit from my job. I see more people on my days off, particularly on race days. Unlike when I was deployed, none of the people I work with are particularly interesting, so I've no desire to hang out with them outside of work, and the culture where I work... nobody's really talking during the day.

[msc545]

This happens to me too on days that I don't work. Those days are few and far between but still I regard them with ambivalence. The work I do sustains me.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I remember I had days like this when I first came to China at 22, but it didn’t last longer than 2 months. Almost 3 months after my first arrival I already had friends and a boyfriend.

But feels good to remember that it’s not the first time I’ve felt like this.

In a way, knowing that somewhere in the past I had exact same feeling of sadness, makes me feel less lonely.

[KrakenAttackin]

@lafemmefatale_1. Everything is so easy.

[msc545]

? What

[msc545]

Thanks for MHO

[electromagnetic]

I’ve never really felt lonely because I’ve always been comfortable in time spent with myself. I find a level on content in it that I usually don’t get while around other people.

[EmyyWolf]

I do sometimes feel lonely cause all my friends have their families and kids now.
Oh well, I need to find a man that don’t want kids like me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Finchie40]

It’s good to have alone time, it gives yourself breathing room to reflect on yourself , it means you are pretty much content within yourself , I consider myself content as well especially nowadays because I look back at my life and everything I experienced and witnessed to the point I am just happy with what I have in front of me and happy with what I achieved through the years , it doesn’t take much to keep me happy , I get happy over the little things for the most part , I love being outside sitting on my patio and enjoying the peace and quiet when I am off from work , Friday nights i will have some beer and relax on my patio , listening to music or bullshitting with my brother on the phone , that is doing the same thing as I am lol yes I also tend to get lonely at times and feel like I am missing out on something’s but then I realize I am not really missing out on anything , I am perfectly fine just doing my thing and not worrying about drama and nonsense from other people , I surround myself with people that bring positive into my life and distance myself from negativity as much as I can. I don’t care if someone doesn’t like me or if someone calls me a dork etc. That’s their problem. Not mine , I treat people the same way I want to be treated that’s all I can do , if someone wants to bring misery into my life they will not be a part of my life for long. Most girls’ I have dated or got into a relationship with eventually brought misery into my life, because they weren’t content they always needed something to make them happy so I got to a point with girls that I am no longer going to waste my time with a girl that doesn’t want to prioritize me the same way I do to her , if it doesn’t go both ways then don’t waste my time I want a girl that wants to bring happiness into my life not misery , A girl that values me like I value her , that is content and understands the true meaning of a relationship, sadly that’s been hard to find but I keep trying , Chemistry and connection is important to me a girl that has similar likes and dislikes as I do , Maybe she is out there who knows but I am perfectly capable of being by myself , it doesn’t take much to keep me happy

[Pinay_ako]

Ain’t nobody got time for that. I got a lot of things to do and places to go. No!

[CuriousTommy]

As i just finished highschool. Hells yeah, i realized i had little friends, like almost could count them on one hand. And most are friends on the internet. Also i tried lookin for a job but none accepted me. I know you're asking about days off from work but yeah😭😭 kept rambling about me ig. Sometimes says off should be just chill. So next time you feel lonely, think of it as a reminder to treat yourself with love. I simply felt bored and a bit depressed few days ago. And decided to buy microwavable popcorn and some snacks and watch a movie. W time ngl.

[Staximus]

I hang out with my brother most days off because we live in the same house. Sometimes I go to my friend's house. I spend a lot of time alone on my days off because I deal with 100 drunk assholes 3 to 6 nights a week at work

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I live far from my home and friends and I moved in a new city 1.5 months ago. So feels a bit lonely.

[Staximus]

Yeah moving is the pits. I thought you had a bunch of boyfriends to entertain you, the ones that you are always taking about on here haha

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I have guy friends. But I don’t want to spend all the time with them not to give them any wrong idea.

[Paul09]

Yes I do. When you think about it too much , it sucks. But I just don't think about it. I try to distract myself with things I like to do. Like I have a week off next week. I'll be lonely in the most part.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

You know, when I think of it, it gets depressing.

I am in another country far from home, in a new city where I don’t have that good friends yet.

And I kind of feel like I am totally alone here.

Nobody really cares about you. Everyone you care for and everyone who cares for you is very far.

It feels lonely to imagine that.

You go to work and you are just one of the people, nobody cares for you, if you don’t show up someday they’ll find someone new.

It’s like you are totally on your own and alone to fight off whatever you meet in life.

I look over the horizon and think, where is the closest person who loves me?

Nowhere near me.

I hope, I’ll handle everything alone, but it feels scary sometimes.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

That’s just a momentary weakness though.

It feels sad, for a moment.

But then I remind myself of my life philosophy,

Which is

“Never, ever feel sad for yourself.”

Straighten your shoulders and keep going and get up, everytime life decides to slap you. Smile and ask it “That’s all?”, try harder.

You’ve got no time to feel sad for yourself.

That’s life.

As long as you’ve got yourself, that’s enough.

[Paul09]

That's why I have a small group of friends that I've know forever. But I do t always get to see them. Most have families to attend to. At work I prefer being alone at times. I was never a super sociable person, but I'd love to be. no clue how to make new friends at my age with my low conversation skills. That's why I started Joing groups , like Muai Thai meet some cool people there. But then I got Injured. Can't wait to go back. You are definitely in a harder situation. I'm not sure how people do it to move far away from friends and family. All I know, is we got to get in uncomfortable situations hoping to meet new friends.

[OfMiceandMen]

My days off are typically jammed full with helping other people, when I do get some time to myself, I enjoy heading out and doing things on my own.

Just like my profile photo, I throw the kayak in the back of the truck, pick a lake and explore it.

[DarkWinterNights]

This is the curse of being introverted. Love being by myself… but the loneliness gets to you after awhile, even if you’re really busy. It’s good to have a couple of close friends for some needed regular social interaction.

[Bklynbadboy12]

I never feel lonely but if you do you and always hit me up to talk

[Bklynbadboy12]

You know I got you

[soe11]

• Not usually.
• If I had been that occasion sit on back yard with a book and beer.

[Guido]

On the few days off that I have, I'm usually very busy with around home things d if u have time to relax then I'm quite happy for some alone quiet time.

[Fireguy17]

No I always have something to do.
And after running calls the peace and quiet is nice.

[Nikki1989]

No, I have too many people in my life, if anything.

[exitseven]

No, my wife is usually around. Besides I don't have many days off anymore

[TonyMetal___86]

I feel lonely most of the times, ofc i'm talking when it comes to love and having a woman in my life...

[Grond21]

No, not really.
I love to read and I can always find things to do.

[aquamarine321]

Maybe for you but not me, I can’t wait to leave the office and be away from those crazy ass

[BobbieBoy666]

Always and I spend my days off in my B-D-suit. 💞

[Kelly6]

do me day off is boring and waste of time

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

It can be fun when you can spend it with friends.

[Kelly6]

thats true

[Anonymous]

Naah, born lonely (orphan) and I am used to it 💀

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Yeah specially if i have many plans for work.