I don't think it's something you can teach yourself. It just happens.

I don't know brah. Sucks to be dependent on other people for your own happiness huh. It's even worse when you think it requires the opposite sex. It takes time to figure it out how not depend on other people. Frankly some people can't do it and will always depend on other people. Kinda pathetic if you ask me. Just hope you aren't one of them.

I'm just chillin' on a Saturday night alone at my house watching Netflix. Pretty content if you ask me. How did I get this way? Not entirely sure. In my early 20's I probably would have to go out to a bar right about now to fill this void but now there is no void to fill. Like I said I'm pretty content just hanging out by myself tonight and relaxing. Recharging my batteries till the work week starts Monday. Not everyone has the mindset to be this way.

>>16936189
thanks for this girl anon
it's jess hannah, for your research

>>16936189
I was never content on being alone, but I grew up as a socially awkward single child so overtime I got used to the silence, I got used to doing whatever I wanted and not asking others if they wanted to and getting mixed answers, I honestly hate that I want to be alone so much but it is all I have known for so long

>>16936501
I'm in a very similar situation. I have a sister, but never grew up around any other kids my age and my family is pretty private. I spend most of my time alone and always have. Its good and I'm happy with it, but I can't help but feel like I'm just throwing my time away. I'd like to meet a nice girl and cultivate a positive, healthy relationship, though I'm so torn between wanting a companion and continuing to live my private life. I'm getting older and dating and stuff will only get shittier, so I feel like I should get out there now while I can.

Fug man, life is so complicated when you think about how finite it all is. It scares me, to be honest. Scares me that I'll be unhappy and without friends or loved ones when I'm old some day.