Are Growers More Of The Loner Type?

[Solidopc]

Maybe it's the herb that makes us introverted?
Just sayin...

Yea that crossed my mind, but i think in my case at least, if it does, i like it that way. I dont feel put off from socialising, i just prefer being in the company of family and close friends rather than out in the pub with people i know, but often people who can bring unwanted attention/trouble, because they are not close friends and not concerned with anything but their own current prediciment, regardless the cost to anyone surrounding them. Cannabis actually makes me view their behaviour differently than say if i was drinking. It becomes childish and petty, and at 30 now, i'm like fuck that now, i'd rather stay at home and break bread with those that matter.

 

[Donald Trump]

break bread babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

[krunchbubble]

damn, given out all the rep i can for 24 hours....

 

[OjoRojo420]

damn, given out all the rep i can for 24 hours....

Well, with so many great contributions and quoting Charlie Sheen:

"What's not to like..?" LOL

Most of us are loners, but here... give each other company !

Ojo

 

[ajc0k]

Yea, i'm a loner introvert at heart. i have social anxiety pretty bad but i cope with it. My number of friends has thinned out since they all went away for school.. I have a tendency to get into long term relationships that way I don't deal with the small talk and i still get laid, call me lazy. I enjoy being alone and doing my own thing during the day most the time but i'll go out every other weekend with some people, after a few beers or shots the anxiety fades, i'm a social butterfly and meet tons of people. Usually never hit them up though, only the girls.

 

[ijim]

Wen I first started growing things were cool. Had a lot of friends, hit all of the parties and turned most people on rather than sell. After a while I had people geting nasty because I could not or would not turn them on to a OZ or so. Most were taking a quarter and selling the rest for stupid prices. I packed up and hit the mountains. I have a few good friends that I let come over. But most people here mind their own buisness and let you do your thing. And it pays for them.

 

[IE2KS_KUSH]

Re: Are Growers More Of The Loner Type?

Yes

 

[longearedfriend]

I sort of close myself away from people too

I have good friends, but I dont have a group of people that I belong to..
they are all close friends of mine that have proved themselves over time

sometimes I would like to have a big group of friends to hang around with,
I try to be happy with what I have

I shut myself from people because of trust issues

I feel that I dont have that much to gain compared to all the problems people can bring, I know from experience... I know VERY well

so people that talk very loud\fast... slim chance I will hang around them

I like the shyer\reserved,calmer crowd

I had the privilege to meet a lot of good people in my life, so I know they exist, I also met a lot of rotten apples too

I like to remember the good people.. when you start thinking that the majority of people are stupid\evil\careless, the world starts turning into a bad place

I never met that many people who I really clicked though, I did but very few

alienation

I guess thats why I like to come here, gives me a sense of community

 

[jrockondamic]

Internet forums+treadmills+vitamin d in liquid form+prostitutes+grow rooms>the need to live a normal life.

 

[DaPurps]

Is that what bring us all together here ?

Haha, peace.

 

[ijim]

you know, looking back at the ICMAG Vegas party i was just at, all of us were talking up a storm with each other....

its like we couldn't receive or tell enough information about growing and weed, it was non stop talking.....

we were all like kids in a candy store, all of us do the same thing without having to watch what we are saying, if it is safe or not....

I am on my forth account here. Unfortunately I have to format my comp and chill for security reasons. But over the years I have felt a deep regard and respect for quite a few on here. I would not go to a reunion for security reasons. Hopefully someday the people of this country will tire of the war on drugs. And our brotherhood can come out in the open and we can meet as free people.

 

[Iraganji]

I am definitely the "loner" type. I was before I grew and I am still now. You could say I'm a Misanthrope of sorts.
I seem to have never really fit with popular beliefs, ideals or people. Even as a small boy, I knew that I was following the beat of my own drum and that I'd be cast out for it. I won't sell out my ideals or beliefs to "fit in", and I wouldn't have it any other way. Having an appreciation for Cannabis is just another thing in a vast bunch of things which I feel my views on are above the populace. Don't get me wrong, it's not as if I'm looking down my nose at everyone all the time, It's just that I feel I know some things that others choose not to know so they can be considered "normal" and fit in.

 

[Iron_Lion]

Im a loner, and have been most of my life even before growing.

I could have friends if I wanted them but was always just happier by myself or with my gf.

My gf and my dogs are the only peeps I hang with on a day to day basis. Between my plants, my gf and dogs I just dont have much time for anyone else.

Growing just gives me another excuse why not to have peeps over my house.

I've lived in my house for a few years now and only had peeps come over just a handful of times, Im just weird like that

Back when I was working that was pretty much as much social interaction that I needed. It may sound like an aweful thing to say but from my observation most people are morons and I just have a hard time connecting with other peeps. I've met cool peeps on the internet, but never really ever found cool peeps in my area. And even as a teenager growing up in the punk rock subculture it was more common for me to travel pretty far to hang with like minded people then to hang out with the local yokel's.

 

[Trillion]

Maybe it's the herb that makes us introverted?
Just sayin...

Which came first the herb or the introversion?

Or maybe the growing of the herb rather than the herb itself.

So many people smoke weed and I've never really noticed a dominant type of personality amongst weed smokers just that all types of people smoke weed.

I think it takes a more introverted personality to be attracted to growing in the first place as you'd have to be incredibly stupid not to realise the risks you are taking or the changes it would make to your life, mainly social life... Some growers who are full on grade A introverts don't mind this but others find ways around this such as not telling friends what they do

 

[FunkBomb]

Yes, growers are more of the loner types.

To be completely honest, I think the issue goes much deeper and most people will agree with that. The issue of trust is a big one. Trust is something that is earned by action and not just given out like entitlements. The fact that our society revolves around a "gimme gimme fuck you" attitude only helps to perpetuate the problem. Individualism is part of America which is fine, but we must also understand the repercussions and effects of such a system. Cultural and individual levels of narcissism and egomania are high, so that is something to think about as well.

-Funk

 

[RetroGrow]

Im a loner, and have been most of my life even before growing.

I could have friends if I wanted them but was always just happier by myself or with my gf.

My gf and my dogs are the only peeps I hang with on a day to day basis. Between my plants, my gf and dogs I just dont have much time for anyone else.

Growing just gives me another excuse why not to have peeps over my house.

I've lived in my house for a few years now and only had peeps come over just a handful of times, Im just weird like that

Back when I was working that was pretty much as much social interaction that I needed. It may sound like an aweful thing to say but from my observation most people are morons and I just have a hard time connecting with other peeps. I've met cool peeps on the internet, but never really ever found cool peeps in my area. And even as a teenager growing up in the punk rock subculture it was more common for me to travel pretty far to hang with like minded people then to hang out with the local yokel's.

Your dog is the only one who know will NEVER betray you.
Nothing against your girl.....

 

[RipVanWeed]

Always have been introverted. Managed to get along quietly in my career, 15 yrs of graveyard shift, 60 - 80 hrs per week. Didn't have many friends left.

After 30 yrs. plant closed. Now I spend my days alone, working my garden. I don't miss the social interaction with fake smilers, backstabbers, and fair weather friends.

Kids are early 20's so it's mostly just my wife and I, she goes out way more than I do. She's grown to accept my anxiety's, but still manages to get me out enough so I'm not a complete hermit.

Very rarely communicate with my old work buddies cause they all wanna pry into what I'm doing? how am I getting Along? Can't share shit cause they all gossip like a bunch a old hens.

Don't know anyone local who grows, so I'm kinda on my own. Been kinda lookin for some kinda growers smokeout or meeting cause sometimes I'd like to discuss what I do with someone that can relate. This forum doesn't quite fulfill that itch because I'm a slow keypuncher.

I like to roll alone and do what I wanna do, rather than walk with the flock.

Glad my wife can hang.

Peace out fellow loners,

 

[187020]

Are Growers More Of The Loner Type?

do hookers count as friends?

 

[deepcover]

i am constantly disapointed by other people in how they approach tasks , life , relationships in general so yes i would call myself a person that prefers the company of fewer people. as teemu said as u get older only the real ones stick around, you find out who is a friend worth having when the times get tough. i find that people that arent as introverted as me tend to get offended when they realize i dont prefer their company. i like people and like talking to people and learning about them so it isnt like im anti social its just that i like to pick and choose who i spend time with

 

[TruthOrLie]

If your life is ruled by profits then you will do everything to get a dollar.

Some people value family, and would rather spend all day changing diapers and feeding a toddler than watering a plant and transferring clones.

Its hard to do stuff when you let one thing consume your life... because that's all you know.

Makes you fairly one dimensional as an individual.

I used to sell recreational marijuana, and I would ignore a "friend" phone call because a "customer" call was expected any minute for a quick pick up.

Before you know it, your best friends are your best customers.

If you can step back and realize you're putting a dollar amount on the quality of your relationships... and you're okay with that? Well, you don't really need friends, just $$$.

So I dunno... if your "friends" are only business associates maybe they're not your friends.