Board Thread:Off-Topic Discussion/@comment-5441128-20160229164240/@comment-26247132-20160229215431

It took me years of practice but I eventually reached a point a long time ago where I don't really care what others think of me. I do me and if they like me, then great. If not, then it's a handy filter to get rid of toxic people. I surround myself with positive people and I try to put out positive energy. My daily goal is simply to do better than I did the day before. If I don't, no big deal because there's always tomorrow to try again.

As to being alone forever, there's nothing wrong with that. And even if you've found someone, you can still be just as lonely with them as if you were all alone. Society stigmatizes people who are alone, whether through choice or because they never found anyone. It's societal oppression that makes people think they're not "complete" without having a SO. I've always been a non-conformist so I reject societal rules and expectations. As I said, I do me and if someone likes it, great. Otherwise, I like myself and that's good enough.