Some love the constant give-and-take of the company of other people, but in my world, alone is good.

Alone-ness is typically equated with loneliness, but that is just not the case with me.  I like being alone!  It is during the time I spend with myself and my own thoughts and feeling where I find the best refreshment and regain perspective on every topic.  I live alone and I am almost never lonely. I am also rarely bored or at a loss as to how to use my time.  In fact, I am convinced that my life will run out before I have the opportunity to pursue all my interests.

Maybe you are like me and actually need hours alone every day. Do you love quiet, thoughtful conversation about feelings or ideas?  Do you think of yourself as rather serious and find small talk to be waste of time?  I have a hard time thinking of entertainment or play as “doing something” and have to find a quiet place to recuperate after attending a party type event.

There are a growing number of people who live alone and an emerging preference for working from home.  Among my peers I see a preference for living independently as long as possible instead of moving in with family members.  Apartment communities for senior such as the one I manage, make such arrangements possible and affordable for many seniors.  There are many reasons for lifestyle trends, but some of these people have one thing in common: They like their time alone.

Some love the constant give-and-take of the company of other people, but in my world, alone is good.

Marion Lorence
Glendale Place, Resident Manager
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