The older I get, the less social I am...

Are you more or less social now?

  • Bah humbug! The older I get, the less social I've become.

  • Yippee! The older I get, the more social I've become.

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#16
About mid-twenties I was just over the partying and socializing. Before that, I'd do Wed, Fri and Sat. nights (during college). Now, I"d rather eat my own belly button lint than go to a loud and packed club. Shoot me.

My ideal amount of socializing is hanging out at home w/my fam and about every 2 to 3 weeks have a lunch or dinner out w/a small group of gal friends. That, along w/some volunteering and a moms club keeps me totally satisfied.
 
#17
I've never been a "people person" but I definitely used to go out more. Now I swear I'm so lame. I just don't feel like going out much. I usually just hang out with my brother and watch movies. It's not that I don't ever want to go out but the urge is much less. I also get more tired from work now too.
 
#19
With 3 kids and dh, I just don't make the time to socialize as much anymore. When we get a sitter, I'd rather go out with dh than with others anyway. Come to think of it, dh doesn't go out much at all, either! I guess we've grown old and boring!
 
#20
Coldplaylover said:
I'm older and pickier about who I socialize with and am exhausted by my 4 kids!
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Gosh we must be twins! My four kids leave me pretty pooped too - and I don't have a very large circle of friends. I have a lot of acquaintances - and I'm certainly friendly everywhere I go. I always have a smile and willing to chat to folks at the market in passing, etc., but spending a morning hanging out? Hmmm...not happening too much anymore....
 
#21
well i haven't been too social.... i'm friendly but i'm not a social butterfly... and i think alot of that has to do with the fact that i'm actually shy, tongue tied alot of times and deal with depression...

SO i hope i don't get less social as i get older cos let's just say i dont have that many friends as it is... LOL
 
#22
yup the older i get the more of a couch potato i become ....it might have something to do with the horrible hangovers that started showing up after nights out and werent an issue 10 years ago! ;) but seriously,the thing is i actually like being with myself or with SO and i dotn really need other ppl´s company to make me feel happy...and there are so many books and movies i still havent had a chance to lay my eyes on ....id rather catch up on that !
 
#24
missmustard said:
I was just discussing this with a friend at work today. My circle of friends is now very small (not that I complain, I like how close we are); but a few years ago I'd have a huge contact list on my mobile. I also find I don't even enjoy going out clubbing as much, when before, I'd be down at different clubs every single weekend.

I guess I wore it all out very soon. Too much partying, drinking, meaningless conversations and "friendships". Not to mention dangerous situations and drama.

I like who I am NOW much better. I still have fun and go out and get some drinks, only not as often and with company that's worth it. And yeah, I really have to be in the mood to socialise in order to. Sometimes I just want to be home alone reading or watching a movie. Two of my fave hobbies!
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ITA. I think I experienced "social burnout" quite young, A couple of overseas tours, living-in barracks I definately burnt the candle at both ends. It all changed when I moved into my first home.
 
#26
This of course brings up another issue, if we are not social and other than work or kid issues don't even want to leave the house, why do we need such wonderful bags?:nuts:
 
#27
I think I have become less social. But im not sure age factors into that.

Im married now, I have a 3yr daughter....my husband is military, so we have moved twice now and its VERY hard to meet new people....Im also in school...

So it all of that leaves little room to go and be social. :crybaby:
 
#30
Irishgal said:
This of course brings up another issue, if we are not social and other than work or kid issues don't even want to leave the house, why do we need such wonderful bags?:nuts:
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Retail therapy? Playthings? don't need to have "pretty friend" around anymore for attention - now i'm the pretty one (or maybe I'm kidding myself and my bag is the pretty one?) :P
 
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