I promise I'm not needy, helpless, or dependent on everybody. I'm pretty sure that's what people think about me, but really, I just hate being alone. I need very little alone time, and when it comes to going out and doing stuff, I almost refuse to do it alone. People who enjoy alone time typically don't understand my views on the subject, and I have been called annoying because of it. But, let me explain why I don't like being alone.

For starters, I enjoy the company of others. I would much rather spend time with people than by myself. Even if I just need to go to the grocery store to buy some bread, I would prefer to have a friend go along, it makes it more fun. Sometimes something as simple as a small errand can turn into an adventure if you have others with you, and who doesn't love spontaneous adventures?

I enjoy talking. Having the company of someone else gives me someone to talk to. Doing things alone doesn't give me the opportunity to talk to others, and when you're a talker like me, well you don't enjoy not having someone to speak to. Chances are, if I am by myself, I might call my friends just so I can have someone to talk to.

Sitting alone drives me absolutely insane. Yes, I can get ready alone or go to class by myself, but once it comes to just sitting around by myself with nothing to do, I go crazy. If you're friends with me, I'll constantly text you trying to make plans to do stuff, even if it's just you coming over and sitting bored with me...at least I won't be by myself.

I am an independent person and I can do things alone. People accuse me all the time of being dependent on everyone else, but I promise that's really not the case. Just because I don't enjoy being alone, doesn't mean that I can't be alone. Try to understand that about someone who hates being by themselves.

You can tell me when I'm being overbearing. I understand most people enjoy time they get to spend by themselves. I promise it's okay to tell me you need some time alone, my feelings won't be hurt, and I totally understand.

Next time you think someone is annoying for always wanting to hang out or just have your company, try to understand that maybe they just don't like to be alone. We promise, we just enjoy your company, and appreciate it when you're with us. Also, don't accuse us of not being independent. We are and we can be, but have you ever thought that maybe we just don't want to be? There are people who appreciate alone time, and there are those of us who don't, and that's okay.