Am i anti-social? Is there something wrong?

Question

I'm not afraid of making new friends, i can easily be placed with a group of strangers and just make conversation and i am not an argumentative person.

But, I've always found there's nothing i like better than my own company. I spend allot of my time around horses rather than people. It throws me with how society works.

I don't like people getting in my buisness, and when i look at the bigger picture all they seem to do is cruel, nasty things to make themselves feel better, they complain about life rather than improve and look at things positively, and get wrapped up in a fantasy world.

Obviously this does not apply to everyone, but it just baffles me with what some people actually come out with.

I asked a question simular to this a while back, and someone said i am a perfectionist, but i do not believe that is the problem. I do not look for perfection, as i find imperfections important in life. But i'm just interested to what the reason is behind all this? I have no reason to shut myself off from society, but i'd much rather be around horses. I appreciate their body language, and understanding them. Whilst people seem to get carried away with what they have to say?

Sorry i'm just really confused on things and could do with some help, thanks.

Answer 1

I think most of our interactions with others is like an economy, supply and demand. When you want something your nice, when you're competing for something, you're well, competative.

It's rare to have someone in your life you just want them to be happy and well adjusted, who helps, not damages.

When you find them, or become them, hold onto that, because anything is possible if you truly believe.

Answer 2

You could have Aspergers which is a medical condition in which you do not desire to communicate and would prefer to be alone. My son has a form of this and he is great! He is extremely intelligent, another characteristic or this condition. If you are of above average intellegence you should look it up. But do not go on any site that calls this a disorder. It is a blessing!

Answer 3

Got news for you, I feel the same way at least twice a week.  

People are very judgemental and critical, and yes, the complainers will drag you down,  I always need a little recovery time after such negative interactions.

I guess my key question to you is this, do these feelings keep you from getting together with friends and fiends on a continuous basis?

Or, to put it another way, do you spend time with your horses, or do you live with them?

Your answers will tell you all you want to know.  And guess what, if your somewhat anti-social -  so what?!