Why do people think I'm weird for being a loner?

My workmate was asking me what my plans for the weekend were. I told him that I was going hill walking, he sounded shocked when I told him I was going alone. A lot of people give me weird looks because I am solitary. Am I that weird?

Answer:
i don't think so...its just probably you like to be alone..doesn't mean you're weird...you like to be independent..nothing wrong with that
well i dont think you are at all. i totally understand what you are saying. most people are so conditioned to the idea that they must always be surrounded by someone, which is just rubbish. Too many people aren't comfortable being by themselves and i think it's really good that you do some solitary activities in order to develop yourself as a person. Too many people don't want to be seen alone either, which just shows they aren't fully confident in themselves. no need to change yourself- be happy and confident the way you are.
It's not weird at all. Many people may be put off by it because they are so dependent on other people and may be jealous. They may be criticizing you because they are too self conscious to do something by themself. When you do things alone you can often accomplish more too.
I've always had the same problem. Humans supposedly are social creatures. Maybe we are anomalies but if you are happy with the way things are, then who cares what other people think? Personally, I can't help being a loner and its a constant struggle to try and change it but some people really just like being alone and there's nothing wrong with that. Live your life the way you want to.
No not at all, if that's what makes you happy then that's perfectly normal. It may seem weird to your workmate solely because maybe his not as comfortable being by himself. I sometimes tend to prefer being by myself and I like to think you need to first be able to appreciate yourself before anyone else can.
im a loner too and i learned alot 4rm it.being a lone makes you learn what others cant and who wants to get along with this fucked up world i know i aint.
it's not weird, i walk alone a lot. i find it relaxing, just with my music and my thoughts.
there's nothing wrong with being a loner, but you should have SOME friends. people with friends live longer, and are less depressed.
that doesn't mean being popular, but you should have a couple friends you can lean on.
Your not weird i`m always alone too.I never had a boyfriend,and some people thought I was a lesbian.Just because i`m pretty it doesn`t mean that I have to be a lesbian.
I want to have friends but its hard to make new friends when people already form their group.

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