Recluse

Someday the rest of the world will come to accept the fact that some people really do thoroughly enjoy a night at home with a good book, a fun videogame, or a familiar movie. That some people's idea of an exciting night out is dinner and a movie, or just a movie, or just dinner. And that's perfectly fine.

I don't like bars or clubs as a rule. I don't like the music they play there. I don't like not having a place to sit and enjoy my drink. I don't like how I can't have a conversation because it's too loud. I've been there, I've done that, and no matter how many times I give in to a friend who's convinced I'll have a great time if I just try it, it's still not my scene.

I know they're well-intentioned. They want to share something they find fun with me. I just can't get into it. No matter what you do, if you take me to a bar or a club, I'm going to be wishing that I was at the movie theater, out for a nice dinner, or at home enjoying some peace and quiet. And after we're there for thirty or sixty minutes, I'm going to have a headache or be in a bad mood. It's just how I am, how I've always been, and probably how I'll always be.

You don't have to try hard for me to have a good time. I will never be disappointed by a meal or a movie, or even just sitting around at home hanging out. You don't have to impress me, and honestly, I'm usually much happier when you don't try to.