This subject seeps in and out of my mind occasionally but has anyone ever met a person trying to tell you you're living your social life wrong or that it's awkward on how things are going in? I Guess another internet term for it would be called being a "Loner"
Let it be constructive or not do you believe that the person has the right to live as they please? or should said party at least try and adapt to such social experience? This stuff usually hits people @ the ages 13 - 20 the most from my experience.
tl;dr : do you think no-social people should learn to be more social to better themselves in life?
While I believe people should live their life however they like and if they enjoy it, so be it.
However if they start interfering with other people thats a no-no.
My thoughts summed up for the most part. As long as you aren't directly and physically try to interfere with someone's life, just do whatever you want man. I mean, in today's society you won't get very far socializing with people to a certain extent, but if you are fine with the bare minimum of things then go for it.
Well, your life, your choices. But that said, some people like your parents, mentor or even friends would sometimes ask you to evaluate your choices so that you are sure of it and would not come to regret it in the future.
I'll play devil's advocate here, since most people on this forums wouldn't like this particular opinion, but I think it is perfectly fine for people to question your life choices, be it social or lifestyle. People live their life but what they feel is the best for them and their perception on what is 'proper' and 'good' if there's such thing at all in the first place. When they see an instance where somebody defer from that, such as a person deciding to pick up smoking to relieve stress, or another who decides to go into a cut-throat industry due to their passion, they will question it and more often than not, view the choice in a condescending manner. Social wise, it is the general opinion that a person should not be a loner and integrate themselves into a wide social circle as it benefits them not only in mental health, but also careers and relationships.
Are they wrong? No, I don't think so. People just make such remarks and questions based on their personal point of view and concern. In the end though, what matters is that you make a calculated decision and not regret your choices.
Feels awfully close to PPNS now, oh those fond memories.
It doesn't matter what you do as long as you're happy (and not making others unhappy). If being a loner makes you happy then go right ahead and do that, but if you aren't happy with being a loner then change it.
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All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost
The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost
From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring
Renewed shall be the blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king
No, I don't think they should be pushed to change. Should they try? Yes, you'll be interacting with people all your life (at least most of us), so it would probably be in their best interests to learn better social interaction.
Yes. They should, because social skills are an important part of life and functioning in any society. I'm not going to say everybody should be a super extrovert, but if you've gotten to the point where people are noticing and trying to help you, then you should probably take their advice, because you might just need it.
I didn't mean 'you' as in yourself there, by the way, I just meant anybody reading. I have no idea if this applies to yourself.
This subject seeps in and out of my mind occasionally but has anyone ever met a person trying to tell you you're living your social life wrong or that it's awkward on how things are going in? I Guess another internet term for it would be called being a "Loner"
Let it be constructive or not do you believe that the person has the right to live as they please? or should said party at least try and adapt to such social experience? This stuff usually hits people @ the ages 13 - 20 the most from my experience.
tl;dr : do you think no-social people should learn to be more social to better themselves in life?
While I believe people should live their life however they like and if they enjoy it, so be it.
However if they start interfering with other people thats a no-no.
- C.C.
My thoughts summed up for the most part. As long as you aren't directly and physically try to interfere with someone's life, just do whatever you want man. I mean, in today's society you won't get very far socializing with people to a certain extent, but if you are fine with the bare minimum of things then go for it.
Well, your life, your choices. But that said, some people like your parents, mentor or even friends would sometimes ask you to evaluate your choices so that you are sure of it and would not come to regret it in the future.
I'll play devil's advocate here, since most people on this forums wouldn't like this particular opinion, but I think it is perfectly fine for people to question your life choices, be it social or lifestyle. People live their life but what they feel is the best for them and their perception on what is 'proper' and 'good' if there's such thing at all in the first place. When they see an instance where somebody defer from that, such as a person deciding to pick up smoking to relieve stress, or another who decides to go into a cut-throat industry due to their passion, they will question it and more often than not, view the choice in a condescending manner. Social wise, it is the general opinion that a person should not be a loner and integrate themselves into a wide social circle as it benefits them not only in mental health, but also careers and relationships.
Are they wrong? No, I don't think so. People just make such remarks and questions based on their personal point of view and concern. In the end though, what matters is that you make a calculated decision and not regret your choices.
Feels awfully close to PPNS now, oh those fond memories.
It doesn't matter what you do as long as you're happy (and not making others unhappy). If being a loner makes you happy then go right ahead and do that, but if you aren't happy with being a loner then change it.
All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost
The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost
From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring
Renewed shall be the blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king
No, I don't think they should be pushed to change. Should they try? Yes, you'll be interacting with people all your life (at least most of us), so it would probably be in their best interests to learn better social interaction.
Yes. They should, because social skills are an important part of life and functioning in any society. I'm not going to say everybody should be a super extrovert, but if you've gotten to the point where people are noticing and trying to help you, then you should probably take their advice, because you might just need it.
I didn't mean 'you' as in yourself there, by the way, I just meant anybody reading. I have no idea if this applies to yourself.