What are some things I can do in public that are socially acceptable to do alone? Something like running in a park, or some shit. I want to have an off chance of speaking to somebody. On the other hand I think I might be a misanthrope so if it doesn't happen that's fine. I just want something to do that won't make me seem socially retarded but lets me get out. I feel like my parents are growing to resent my lifestyle but more importantly I'm starting to dislike it. I'm not a kissless neet or anything I have gotten women before (haven't kept them but that's not the point) so I feel I can interact normally with people if the need arises. If you can suggest anything I'd appreciate it.
>>18053413
Anything you want mate, except masturbate or show your genitals.
You're over thinking things. You can just go outside and sit on the damn ground if you want.
>>18053413
Honestly if you're that lonely join a gym, or an adult sports league. Great place to meet people.
>>18053420
The not seeming retarded thing is important. I mean I don't care about these people but my parents are active in the community and I don't want to fuck them over.
>>18053426
Yeah, you're not gonna seem retarded. Like I cannot think of a single thing you can do by yourself that's not obviously not ok (such as flashing, or picking your nose, or something) thats gonna make people think you're retarded.
>>18053424
I use to go to planet fitness but never talked to people. I never saw any real results I felt like a dumbass in the long run it just made me sad. I think it's a good idea in theory but I tried it before. Maybe I should go to /fit/ for help?
>>18053440
So going to a bar, a theater maybe eating dinner by myself at a restaurant? That wouldn't be weird?
>>18053448
Not at all. I do all of those things all the damn time. Nobody says a word. Nobody even looks at me funny. People do it all the time really.
You over think it, and then you get paranoid and think people are looking at you funny. They're not. They don't even notice you.
>>18053467
You don't think this will negatively affect my parents?
>>18053484
Jesus christ man. Your crippling self doubt is whats embarrassing your parents. Work on your self esteem dude, grow some confidence.
>>18053519
Hey fuck you, their public image is important to them. Their jobs depend partially (largely even) on how they are perceived by the public.
>>18053546
No one gives a shit if you get lunch by yourself, and no one is gonna give a shit about the parents of someone who does.
Is thread even real?
>>18053546
Then maybe you should stop being so self conscious about your whole existence. I'm serious, your parents are probably most concerned you don't think you understand how to behave in public. Like, they're probably like "where the fuck did we go wrong that our son is so afraid of embarrassing us he's too afraid to go get dinner by himself."
Whatever you want? There's nothing wrong with doing things by yourself