tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post2683433264850879960..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Being a 'loner' v being 'lonely'.Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-80367406301891847652010-05-30T08:21:42.005-07:002010-05-30T08:21:42.005-07:00Thanks for those insightful comments, Larry. Btw I...Thanks for those insightful comments, Larry. Btw I've said something at the start of my comment to yours on my blog above which might have been better here. But I'm feeling better now - although I was for a time genuinely worried about you vis-a-vis me.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-79349253812269515232010-05-30T06:44:40.747-07:002010-05-30T06:44:40.747-07:00I agree wholeheartedly about the word loner and it...I agree wholeheartedly about the word loner and its contemporary negative connotations. That's unfortunate.<br /><br />I think there is a spectrum of sociability to which we belong. Some folks cannot stand being alone and need to surround themselves with people all the time. Other folks cannot stand being around others and avoid it when possible. There are good and bad points about each group of people. Is one group better than the other? Of course not. However, our modern culture tends to elevate the former group while demonizing the latter.<br /><br />You don't have to jump right into marriage. There are plenty of guys out there who might be looking for a roommate situation. The key to living with someone: compromise and communication. Both parties need to leave the "my way or the highway" attitude at the door.Cubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659801291785890663noreply@blogger.com