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90 Memes To Send To Those Who Don’t Really Like Other People

Socializing is hard. Especially after a long week in the office, the last thing I want to do most Friday nights is leave my house. I am much more comfortable chilling at home, relaxing with my partner and my cat. I’m not sure if that makes me old, boring or unsociable, but I just can’t help but crave peace and quiet sometimes.

And if you too relish your solitude, you’ve come to the right place. We took a trip to the “It’s Okay To Be An Introvert” Facebook page and gathered some of their most relatable memes below. Enjoy scrolling through these pics that might make you feel seen, as someone who prefers staying in than going out on the town, and be sure to upvote your favorites!

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We all love spending time with our closest friends, and making lifelong memories with loved ones is one of the most special things we can do on this Earth. But is it really necessary to be around others all the time? Unless you live alone and work from home, you probably spend the vast majority of your time surrounded by people, especially if you live in a city where you take public transit to get around. And this can often be exhausting.

After a long week of constant social interactions and conversations with others, it can feel incredibly freeing to simply be alone and take some deep breaths. And according to Verywell Mind, a reasonable amount of alone time can actually be beneficial for our mental health. Despite the fact that humans are social creatures by nature, being around others can also create stress. You might feel pressure to act or speak a certain way, and it can be difficult to fully relax while in public.

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Some of the benefits you might experience when finally getting some much needed alone time are improved personal exploration, increased creativity and more energy for future social interactions, Verywell Mind notes. When you’re alone, there’s no one distracting you or keeping you from finally finishing that painting or reading that book you’ve been meaning to get around to for weeks.

This can also be a great time to harness your creativity. In fact, one study even found that those of us who make a point to spend time alone tend to be extremely creative. When your brain isn’t constantly being fed stimuli, and you’re not forced to engage with others, you have the opportunity to slow down, relax and let your creative juices flow.

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Contrary to what you might assume, living alone can also provide individuals with more energy to socialize. Many of us experienced this during the height of the pandemic. Once we were forced to stay home and the option to hang out with friends was taken away, many of us craved those social interactions. It’s just important for us to be able to choose when we want to be around others, as it is certainly possible to have too much or too little social time.

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Even if you consider yourself an extrovert, it’s healthy to be alone with your thoughts from time to time. And if you’re not sure how to know when you should take a step back from socializing, Verywell Mind noted a few factors to consider. First, if you’re feeling short-tempered or irritable, this might be a sign that you should be alone for a bit. Losing interest in socializing or feeling overstimulated can be signals to spend some time alone too. And if you’re having trouble concentrating or getting anxious about being around others, don’t hesitate to cancel your plans and opt for a night in instead.

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Now, if you live with roommates or family members, it can often be difficult to find alone time. I already struggle with this at times, and I can’t imagine how much more challenging it can be when you have children. But we all deserve to be able to relax and unwind alone every now and then, so don’t be afraid to make time for yourself. If that means making sure your partner can watch the kids while you go for a walk around the block or do some exercise in the garage, talk to them about it. And if you have to hire a babysitter to play with your little ones for an hour or two while you go out and enjoy a meal by yourself in silence, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

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Spending some time alone with your thoughts can be more than simply being alone in a room. You might have to turn off social media as well. Even when you’re not really interacting with others online, you can still be impacted by their opinions and content. To truly be by yourself, it’s best to limit these distractions. And by logging off, you’ll eliminate the temptation to compare yourself to others as well.

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If you’re not sure what to do with your alone time, don’t be afraid to plan it out. I’m a huge proponent of having “self dates” where you might go shopping alone, grab a coffee and read a book in a park by yourself, take yourself out to see a movie or hit up a local museum alone. You might be surprised how much you enjoy going on solo dates, and it’s important to be content just hanging out with yourself.

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As healthy as it is to spend some time alone, it can be a slippery slope for those of us who are more inclined to stay home and turn into hermits. According to Greater Good Magazine from Berkeley University, it’s recommended to get one to three hours of social interaction per day. Apparently, most of us usually get far less, socializing for about 34 minutes per day on average, so don’t be afraid to reach out to your friends and invite them over for a coffee or out on a hike. Then you can head home and enjoy your solitude for the rest of the evening.

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We hope you’re enjoying this list of memes, pandas. Even though you’re probably scrolling through them alone, feel free to send your favorites to your friends and remember to upvote the ones that make you feel seen. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more memes from Bored Panda that homebodies can relate to, we recommend reading this list next!