how I found happiness growing up without friends

this ones a bit different... I've been called a loner for as long as I remember and in this video we take a deep dive on growing up without friends, dealing with loneliness, social anxiety - all the things 🙃 I wanted to share my experience on how to find happiness when you have no friends, how to embrace being alone, enjoying time by youreslf and the reality of making friends as an adult 💫

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0:00 - intro
0:36 - growing up with no friends
3:20 - the illusion of having friends
6:29 - values & protecting your peace
8:04 - how to enjoy being alone
9:23 - moving to a new city with no friends
11:10 - the reality of making friends as an adult
13:21 - embracing time alone

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[Celinelikedion]

loneliness, social anxiety, making friends as an adult… we really got into it today 🥹 let me know if you can relate and if you’d like to see more videos like this ✨

[SamQU]

I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.

[thegeminiguy]

Life is so much better when you realize you don't need other people to be happy. Finding happiness within yourself and not needing the approval of friends is true happiness.

[feetforward]

if you travel alone, eat alone, or do stuff alone, you got 100% freedom of time, location, and activity. i love it.

[andrewvo]

I’m a lone wolf. It’s a super power. People don’t realize that if you’re comfortable alone, you’re comfortable with anything.

[ChiefsFanInSC]

A therapist taught me that there are different types of friends. Group 1 is the people you are willing to be vulnerable with and you know you can trust. This will always be a small group. Group 2 is a larger group of people whom you are just "friendly" with and will occasionally meet with at social functions, events or dinners. Group 3 is a much larger group who are people you know and like, but they are more like casual acquaintances. The key point is that Group 2 and Group 3 friends are still important to cultivate, just realize who fits into which group and don’t have unrealistic expectations.

[zxarhis]

Friendship should not be a superficial experience. An authentic friendship is a completely different experience.

[raymondhoho]

"I realize I cant sit around and let life pass-by because I don't have friends to do things with, so if I want to do things, I'll go do them." Really resonated with me. Great Video Celine. :^)

[zxarhis]

As a loner.. I agree that this lifestyle will help you be the best version of you. You'll know when you are ready to share your life with someone and when you are ready the experience will be magnificent.

[tommy.carrascal]

As a someone in their mid-20s who doesn't want to drink anymore and also lives in a big city (NYC) I learned that sticking to my values and not conforming to social pressure makes me happier than trying to fit in. You'll learn who your true friends are this way and keep toxic people out.

[sew_gal]

The greatest friend you will ever have is a book in your hands. It's literally the thoughts and ideas of someone youve never met but whove reached out to you from decades ago

[paulmuchemi]

another thing that crossed my mind is that in this age of social media, acquaintance is being equated to friendship .

[LillJade]

I have come to this realization when I was in highschool. My “friends” would never really ask me anything, “how was I, how’s my day” nothing. I was always the one to create the conversation looking for some time of bond. Like you said, a deeper layer and nothing. Most of my “friends” didn’t even know the basic layer of me. I’ve never really cared of what others thought of me but it did create some sort of wall over time and made it harder to trust with deeper emotion convos. I’m a talker so I can talk about almost anything but not in the way I want. Now when people want to talk to me they expect me to be there and listen and hear them out. Most definitely not the other way around. Struggled with this for a very long time. Even after marriage and kids. Made me feel like I’m the type of person they use and not connect with. I have come to terms of enjoying my alone time and actually rather spend time with certain family members outside my husband and kids. Literally a few cousins. Like 3. And once in a long while. I also have come to realize I’ve become a homebody. I like to socialize but really enjoy being home and being at peace with GOD and my family. Thank you for video. It was really good.

[RecoveringHermit]

It's a real strength being comfortable, and even be able to enjoy, your own company. It means when you do meet people you'll be less inclined to put up with poor behaviour as you're not desperate for company.

[suongho]

I AM SO HAPPY YOU TALKED ABOUT THIS TOPIC!! I think esp with social media, people are so concerned about how many "likes" or "followers" or "friends they have by posting photos and such. But AT THE END OF THE DAY, who will BE BY YOUR SIDE at your hospital bed? Think about it. Thank you Celine! Look forward to your content!

[lifeisgood]

Even when you feel like you’re alone, you’re not really alone. There’s life all around you, there’s nature and there are forces beyond our understanding. You can stay spiritually connected without knowing the people you are connected to.

[chuffa]

When you realize you're friends are fake and in genuine, You're gutted at first but then relieved when they're gone. Thank you for sharing your experience

[normp]

About to be 49. I've been a loner my whole life. Never was interested in getting high or getting drunk or sleeping with a bunch of women. In my experience, friends will disappoint you. Sure, I've dated and have had girlfriends. But for me, life is simpler when you don't have to acquiesce to social pressure. It's a small slice of heaven.

[mariskavandasselaarofficial]

It proves great strength that you accept yourself as you are right now, without friends. The best friend you can have is yourself. Once you've accepted that, you will radiate your happiness and might even draw people who are like-minded and can become friends, without you being dependent on them.

I moved to a new city years ago and I was frantically trying to find new friends. No matter how hard I tried, it did not work. Once I let the idea go and started working on myself, I became a better version of myself. Some time later, I started volunteering for the company I still volunteer for now. Suddenly I was surrounded by these like-minded, nice people. A few years later I had more friends than I had actually time and energy for.

[bonnieyuen]

quality over quantity <3 As a fellow loner, I hate when people call me shy. We're just selective on where we want to use our energy. I just stumbled across your channel and I love your energy!!!