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What is it specifically that causes people like me to be happiest at home while others are happiest when they're away from home?

Are constant travelers seeking that perfect place? Is that what drives them away any chance they can get? Are they adventurous and want to see if "something better" is out there for them than what they already have?  Do they get bored easily and require constant change to feel ALIVE? I honestly don't get why I'm the way I am and they are the way they are. Do you? Which are you? Homebody or traveler?

Posted - September 21, 2019
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  • 46117
    I feel cocooned in my house and I like the feeling of cozy.  So, that's me.  And I guess, you as well. I was a lot more adventurous in the past and I think I wore myself out with that idea. I like roots now. I like being at home. And I like friends, but I do NOT mind being alone.  I am tired.  

    I need to recharge my batteries.  I need diet and exercise after this heat spell. So maybe that will spark some more life into me again.  
      September 21, 2019 12:07 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    Ever since I can remember Sharon I ALWAYS liked/preferred being home. I remember on one occasion when I was very young throwing a hissy fit because we were going out to visit my parents' friends. It was in Michigan and we moved to California when I was 3 so even at that young age I wanted to be home. I guess I haven't changed much from that little girl. Thank you for your reply and Happy Sunday! :)
      September 22, 2019 1:55 AM MDT
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  • 7280
    Speak to your GP if you think you may be affected by agoraphobia. It should be possible to arrange a telephone consultation if you don't feel ready to visit your GP in person.

    lol

    Actually, I am upstairs in my office in front of my computer centering myself for the day---ADD people like me like to be home.

    Also, I think with age comes the desire to interact with the things we know how to manipulate well and therefore more easily than with the daily new things that require additional effort to effectively interact with.

    [And if I recall correctly, Piaget (Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development) would agree with my last paragraph.]




      September 21, 2019 12:35 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    You were in jest with your lead-in but I have always thought I might be on the edges of agoraphobia. I don't get TERRIFIED but I'm always looking forward to being back home. Now if it is for doctor appointments no problem. Going to the market is my favorite place to be outside of being home. I'm always happy surrounded by food. Otherwise? I'm very good at making excuses to stay home. Before I was retired I LOOKED FORWARD to going to work because lucky me...I always loved my jobs. Not necessarily the people but once I got to work I focused on it and being very task-oriented at the end of the day I was always satisfied. I can't remember a time when I wasn't happiest at home. I told Sharon about a time I was 3 and throwing a hissy fit because I wanted to stay at home and my parents made plans to visit friends and I had to go too. So I guess that means I was born that way. I fight "new and improved". I still miss XL and soon Windows 7 will no longer be supported and I've heard awful things about Windows 10 so I'm already ticked off about that. The only change I like is when I AM THE CHOOSER and not when it is forced on me. But hey I'm an old dame and I guess at my age that is "normal". Thank you for your reply tom and Happy Sunday. So for me it may be more than a tad agoraphobic and for you it is ADD. Another similarity based on different causes. I'm always looking for connections. It's an interest or addiction or obsession I've always had. SIGH. No one's perfect! :) This post was edited by RosieG at September 22, 2019 1:18 PM MDT
      September 22, 2019 2:03 AM MDT
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