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18 Unexpected Benefits Of Being A Loner

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a date. With me.

1. You always have a lunch date.

2. Which means you have a good excuse to catch up on your reading.

3. And it means you're less likely to have to share dessert.

4. You're delighted when people want to include you in group activities...

5. ... But you're even MORE delighted when group activities are canceled at the last minute.

6. You rarely have to share snacks at the movies.

7. People often think you're off doing something mysterious and grand...

8. You likely have a few great friends as opposed to a lot of not-so-great ones.

9. You can have epic dance sessions completely uninterrupted.

10. When you DO hang out with people, they feel special.

11. You don't require someone else around to keep you entertained.

12. You're likely VERY good at exploring cities, especially your own.

13. When you see an empty calendar, you become giddy with joy.

14. You know the beauty of leftovers.

15. And you never have to adjust for picky eaters.

16. You know that there's a difference between being alone and being lonely.

17. And while you know the joy of finding the perfect fellow loner to be alone with...

18. ... You have truly learned to appreciate and value the time you spend with yourself.