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Post by monklady123 on Nov 24, 2016 17:01:26 GMT
I'm SURE I told you all about how I was spending Thanksgiving BY MYSELF.  No cooking. At. All. I'm going to eat pizza later on and I've been a vegetable this morning except for walking the dog. I am having a lovely time and am not the least bit lonely. Not al all! So why do several friends keep asking me if I want to come to their houses for dinner, am I missing company, am I missing my kids, etc. lol. NO I don't want to come to their houses for dinner and have to chat with people who I don't know (everyone who has invited me is also inviting miscellaneous other people "because they shouldn't be alone for Thanksgiving"). No I am not missing company. No I am not missing my kids since ds was just here last week and dd will be home at the end of next week with ds soon after her. No I'm not missing my dh. I love him very much but nope, I'm enjoying not watching PBS, and not having to think up dinner, and am thrilled to have no snoring next to me.  I do realize that they mean well. But these are people who know me well, not the new neighbor who might feel sorry for me that I'm alone. These are friends who KNOW how anti-social I am, and who know that I love being alone. They should know better! But they are flaming "E"s, as we always say, and just can't help themselves. For them it would be the most tragic thing to have to spend a holiday alone.  Anyway...one neighbor, just up in the next block, invited me over later for dessert and a glass of wine. I said yes to that so I can decline all other invitations with a clear conscience. hahaha To repeat -- I know they mean well, and I'm thankful I have good friends, I love my neighborhood, and all that... I'm just laughing at the differences between the 100% "E" people and the 100% "I" people.  |
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Post by iluvpink on Nov 24, 2016 17:12:41 GMT
I'm a near 100% "I" person so I can imagine how you feel! I can't imagine not being with my dh and dd on Thanksgiving. HOWEVER, if they were not around I would prefer to be alone than with others, especially if those others included large groups or people I didn't know. I would much prefer to spend a quiet day alone, puttering around the house. I love days like that!
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 24, 2016 17:19:29 GMT
I'm a high "E" and I love spending the holiday weekend alone. The "E" part of me accepted an invite (from my best friend and her family), but other than those three hours, was perfectly happy to hang out by myself.
ETA: It is nice to have people looking out for you to make sure you want to be alone though.
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Post by jennyap on Nov 24, 2016 17:30:16 GMT
I'm a very high "I" as well so I sympathise! I have tomorrow off work, then my DH decided he'd take the day off too. I love him but...  |
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Post by Merge on Nov 24, 2016 18:12:16 GMT
I'm with you. Introverts unite! Separately! In your own homes!
(Can I send my family to your house?)
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Post by littlefish on Nov 24, 2016 18:32:08 GMT
Ha! I'm 50/50 between E and I but today I'm hard core I. DD is out of town with her dad, and rather than fake smile with a bunch of near strangers (plus the well meaning friend(s) who invited me), I'm happily still in my PJs having snacks and a Gilmore Girls marathon. I'm not doing a damn thing and it.is.WONDERFUL.
Introverts ftw!
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Post by penguin on Nov 24, 2016 20:55:12 GMT
I scored 100% on the "I" portion, so I understand!
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Nov 24, 2016 21:17:03 GMT
I completely understand. I'm here at a family gathering right now, but I'm sitting outside on the porch enjoying the 70 degree sunny afternoon and Peaing alone.
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Post by mollycoddle on Nov 24, 2016 21:31:51 GMT
I score as an E, but I love being alone. I talk all day at work. I love to putter around the house alone.
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Post by lesley on Nov 24, 2016 21:39:04 GMT
Oh monklady123, I didn't know you're going to be alone for Thanksgiving - why don't you come over?  |
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 24, 2016 21:40:06 GMT
I'm with you. Introverts unite! Separately! In your own homes! (Can I send my family to your house?) I "liked" you post but only up till the last line. No, you can't send your family to my house.  |
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 24, 2016 21:40:32 GMT
Oh monklady123 , I didn't know you're going to be alone for Thanksgiving - why don't you come over? Scotland? I'll be on the next plane!  |
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Post by lisae on Nov 24, 2016 21:46:05 GMT
Very much an "I" person. Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday because while I like to cook, I don't want to cook a prescribed meal of which I like nothing. Well, I like sweet potatoes, but that is it. We went out this year, ended up standing in line for a solid hour. My foot was so salty I've drunk two full glasses of water this afternoon and am still thirsty. That isn't like me at all.
If it weren't for my parents, I'd gladly skip Thanksgiving. I have spent the afternoon baking pies, the obligatory pumpkin one for my DH and a heavenly chocolate cream for me. Just waiting for the chocolate to get cool enough to put in the crust so I can eat the remainder out of the top of the double boiler and watch Netflix. A good "I" end to the afternoon.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 24, 2016 21:48:25 GMT
I'm with you. Introverts unite! Separately! In your own homes! (Can I send my family to your house?)  I'm a strong "I" as well. Some of my friends cannot understand why I love spending weekends by myself chilling at home |
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I'm a strong "I" as well. Some of my friends cannot understand why I love spending weekends by myself chilling at home 
