9 Truths Of Being A 'Lone Wolf' Introvert
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9 Truths Of Being A 'Lone Wolf' Introvert

Sorry, I can't howl with the pack tonight... Well I can, but I don't want to.

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9 Truths Of Being A 'Lone Wolf' Introvert
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In a society that revolves around packs, true lone wolves are rare nowadays. If you're single-minded and "lifed" as I am, you'll recognize these moments.

1. Working alone

On a project, other people just get in the way. None of your ideas are glossed over, and nobody yells at you for not doing any work. Sure, you may do all the work, but you're not doing it for the lazy bums you would have been assigned to work with.

2. Running without the pack

You'd much rather see a movie you like on your own than a stupid movie with your friends. There's really no point in going with them anyway, you don't talk, and you have to share the popcorn. Maybe there's an event on campus "everyone" is going to, but you wouldn't in a million years. And you don't. Because you simply don't want to.

3. Group punishments are the worst

Um, excuse me, I didn't do anything, so I shouldn't have to endure this? Who even thought these kinds of punishments were a good idea? I admit on occasion, I've been tempted to waltz out of the room. Hey, I never did anything wrong in the first place, it was those idiots in the corner over there!

4. Others' Opinions don't matter

Salad on a date? Absolutely not! You're getting that burger no matter what your date thinks. You came for food, and you're getting it. Maybe you want to wear sweatpants and a T-shirt to class when everyone on campus wears skinny jeans. You wear 'em anyway! (And besides, sweatpants have better pockets) You do what you want, and you don't care what others have to say about it.

5. Yet people are overly concerned

You're fine. You don't want to hang out simply because you don't want to be around people right now. You have friends, they're just not your number one priority. You just don't want to go to the party because for the hundredth time, you hate parties!

6. Community mentality

This social phenomenon is typically to blame for the above. It's the norm to be part of a group, and you're encouraged to contribute to said group you're in, or at least forced to be in. If not, you're suspicious. Something's obviously wrong with you, so you're encouraged even more to "be one with the group." Nah.

7. Solitude keeps you sane

People drive you crazy. Surely even those who like people can agree. Solitude allows you to be alone with your thoughts, and most of all, free of socializing or at least feeling obligated to socialize. Too much work.

8. Dating is hard

You're a distant and solitary soul, so finding someone you both deem good enough to sacrifice you precious time for, as well as respect your independence is tough. You value freedom, and yet it's too easy to get chained down when pursuing a relationship.

9. You know who you are and what you want

Without outside influence, you can be sure of yourself. You know what you want, whether it's in life or for the moment, and you pursue it, even when others may question it. It's your life, you do as you will with it.

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