is there a peoplephobia thing?

[etrangere]

I hate people.

No, not you. I mean, having people around me, all the time talking, shouting, demanding attention, touching me (eewww). It's funny the more I grow up the more I become introverted. The more I want to be left alone in my corner doing my quiet, private thing thank you very much

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[etrangere]

That does sound like me! Space, having my own space, respecting my boundaries has always been something that mattered a lot to me. Can't stand if my door's open for example.

I have a few friends who have different handling of boundaries yes ^^ I have to repeatedly explain to them that I don't enjoy it x_x; It does feel like a constant effort and something draining (and stressful)

wow, I'm glad I'm not alone there ♥

[etrangere]

True. Trouble is you're not always in control of it.

[bethbethbeth]

It totally makes sense to me. Unlike a lot of people online, I'm actually fairly extroverted. I like people. I talk to strangers all the time.

And yet? I still have times (and not infrequently) when I want to send everybody to their rooms so I can be completely alone. It's one of the reasons I love the net so much: I can hang out with people all day long and still be alone. :)

[etrangere]

I'm fairly extroverted too. I love talking to strangers and I've never felt anxious about being in a gathering with lots of people I don't know.

But yeah, remove my time alone and I'll break down and scream.

So true about the net XDD

[novin_ha]

I'm actually pretty social, most of the time - but only with MY people. Otherwise I'm quite likely to get upset by being surrounded and I have those moments when the thought of having to leave my room and have people arround is just... disgusting.

Also, I tend to have crises after living with roommates for more than two months...

But I wouldn't want to live alone once I finish studies. I'd much rather to have my own room, but share a flat with people, preferably my own friends.

[etrangere]

Funny enough the whole "my people" thing doesn't work for me. But otherwise I'm the same ^^

[solesakuma]

I'm strange: while I really really like to be alone and social situations worn me out. (Having more than four friends at home, for example, tends to annoy me), I totally disregard personal space. I'm extremely touchy-feely but... for like ten minutes, then I leave.

[etrangere]

lol

I guess there's a lot of possible variations on that theme?

I think touch can be a very cultural thing. Like Americans think of hugs as normal, and they make me go O_O;

[solesakuma]

I guess. XP

Oh, Argentina is very very veeeeeeeeeery touchy-feely. For me, Americans [as in USAians] are very cold.

[icemannorth]

Or greetings with a kiss on the cheek that makes Irish people go O_O;