How much "alone" time do you need?

[Stewie]

Whether it is to get away from kids, significant others, work, hustle and bustle.

Do you need time to read a book, watch your favorite show/movie by yourself, or just be alone thinking your thoughts?

I bring this up just having watched Johnny Carson's life story. He was able to separate the person we saw on TV and turn 180 degrees for what he relished as a private person. That is, he needed "alone" time in big chunks.

[Discuss Thrower]

I spend all but about 30 hours a week alone.

[Dayze]

we don't like being away from your wife either.

ZinG!!!!!

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Dayze

we don't like being away from your wife either.

ZinG!!!!!

Bazinga?

[Dayze]

haven't tried it yet. hell, I'll give it a try

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by ptlyon

" And through it all I get very very very stoned."

It wears off by 6am and thats usually when I yell at people on CP. Off to bed by 11pm, wash rinse repeat by 2-3.

[Kaepernick]

Most. I used to go to parties and events and in minutes I would feel the the need to get away. I will plan events with folks and when it is all finished, I remember why I rarely plan events with folks.

I have rarely been more happy than riding a motorcycle alone cross country.

I need people but apparently in small doses.

Loner since birth. While all the kids were in the street playing kick ball and tag, I was in my bedroom playing with my toys, my imagination on afterburners.

[Mojo Jojo]

As much as I can get...what I do...depends on mood, but it's never going out to a movie.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Most. I used to go to parties and events and in minutes I would feel the the need to get away. I will plan events with folks and when it is all finished, I remember why I rarely plan events with folks.

I have rarely been more happy than riding a motorcycle alone cross country.

I need people but apparently in small doses.

Loner since birth. While all the kids were in the street playing kick ball and tag, I was in my bedroom playing with my toys, my imagination on afterburners.

It's OK. Because we need you in small doses. Can you stay away more often?

[tooge]

Originally Posted by Dayze

tooge; we should hang out and holla bitches. I work up in Liberty.

Fo Sho. Grab a brew after work or something

[DaFace]

Eh, the wife and I get along pretty well, so I'm probably only truly alone for maybe an hour or two per day, and that's if you include my commute. There are exceptions of course when one of us is out and about doing something, but that's more about doing things with our friends than needing alone time.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

At least a day. If you're an introverted person, having some time away from people is how you relax and recharge your batteries.

I'm introverted too, doesn't mean I don't want to hang out with people, but I just can't do it indefinitely. I need to have 2 days a week on my own to recharge. Alot of people I went to college with probably didn't really even know I was introverted because I just felt like I had to look like this social butterfly when I was younger. Now that I am adult, I really do not care what people think about me. I have my group of friends, people I respect, and that is all I need.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by blaise

I'm lucky if I can take a dump without my wife or one of my kids knocking on the door.

See this is one of the reasons I don't want to get married, or have kids. I just would go berserk. My girlfriend already has an hard time understanding that I need two days a week away from her, and I know that really bothers her. My GF is really shy, so she thinks she's an introvert. But, I really don't think she is because she wants someone around every waking second, whether it be me, friend, or family. She is unable to go to the store, or do virtually anything by herself. To me, I think you can definitely be an extrovert, and still be shy.

I don't know how married family guys with four kids do it. I really don't. Is there any relevance to being an introvert and not seeking a family vs extroverts?

[Pepe Silvia]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I spend all but about 30 hours a week alone.

Your junk must be chafed. J/K

[LoneWolf]

Several years ago my Dad and I purchased 250 acres in eastern Kansas. There are 2 stocked ponds on the land and a creek that runs through the middle. I take off from work one Friday a month and drive out there. I shoot my bow, fish, and drink a few beers. That's enough to keep me sane.

[teedubya]

I cherish my alone time. I have too many responsibilities these days to too many people... so I'm working a lot... and I like to work without distractions.