People who never leave the house - why?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm an introvert, and think it's extremely healthy to leave the house for at least a little bit, every day. To go outside, get exercise, get air, run an errand, interact with people even if it's just passing people on the sidewalk. And sure, I think many people are aholes, but it's still important to get out and see other humans.

I have a long term houseguest who hasn't left the house for 3 days now, and it's insane to me. That's terribly unhealthy. Even when I've had covid/flu/strep/etc, I never went 24+ hours without even going outside for a little bit. I'm not sure I spend more than 3 days in an entire year without never leaving the house to at least go for a walk.

Are you God? You know what is best for everyone?

What is "best" or healthy about not leaving the house for days at a time, if you're not sick or immobile?

Maybe what’s best for that person is some quiet time alone at home. You do know that people prefer different things right? You seem like you’re trying to find a reason to judge your houseguest. Nothing healthy about that.

Look, I'm a solid introvert. I get that. I need plenty of recharge time. But ALL DAY for DAYS at a time is abnormal. Doesn't mean you have to have conversations every time you go out, but it's absolutely unhealthy to not get a little vitamin D, move your joints, muscles, and get your bloodflow pumping for a 30 minute walk.

Maybe they’re doing this at your house, but don’t do this at home. They’re getting stimulation from your company and being in a novel environment.

Maybe there’s something going on in their life that you don’t know about that’s impacting their mental health or physical mobility.

Maybe they arrived at your house completely exhausted and just needed quiet downtime.

If you’re concerned for their wellbeing, take it up with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm an introvert, and think it's extremely healthy to leave the house for at least a little bit, every day. To go outside, get exercise, get air, run an errand, interact with people even if it's just passing people on the sidewalk. And sure, I think many people are aholes, but it's still important to get out and see other humans.

I have a long term houseguest who hasn't left the house for 3 days now, and it's insane to me. That's terribly unhealthy. Even when I've had covid/flu/strep/etc, I never went 24+ hours without even going outside for a little bit. I'm not sure I spend more than 3 days in an entire year without never leaving the house to at least go for a walk.

Is it that you want a break from this person's presence? That is understandable

[Anonymous]

Either they’re avoiding a process server or they’re hiding out from law enforcement. Don’t blow their cover.

[Anonymous]

Introvert ≠ homebody

[Anonymous]

Hell is other people.

[Anonymous]

I wfh permanently. I almost never go outside during the summer because I hate the humidity, and I'm a mosquito magnet.

I hate it. I want to go outside. I used to live in CA where I went outside everyday to the park, walk to town or library with my kids.

I hate living in the DC area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm an introvert, and think it's extremely healthy to leave the house for at least a little bit, every day. To go outside, get exercise, get air, run an errand, interact with people even if it's just passing people on the sidewalk. And sure, I think many people are aholes, but it's still important to get out and see other humans.

I have a long term houseguest who hasn't left the house for 3 days now, and it's insane to me. That's terribly unhealthy. Even when I've had covid/flu/strep/etc, I never went 24+ hours without even going outside for a little bit. I'm not sure I spend more than 3 days in an entire year without never leaving the house to at least go for a walk.

IF they are a house guest maybe you should take them out to lunch or dinner or something? Maybe they are waiting on you???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Introvert ≠ homebody

100% this. I’m an introvert and have to leave the house every single day. Even if it’s just a walk outside.

[Anonymous]

I’m go-go-go most days, so on a rainy weekend, I have no problem staying in the whole day.

OP, it sounds like your issue is more about this specific houseguest. Why are you trying to make this a global issue instead of a personal one? Try posting more honestly about your situation. You may get better perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because I’m extremely depressed. Bit I’m going to the stupid grocery store, so I hope that’s good enough.

Just schedule to pick up of groceries/curbside or delivery. Then you don't even need to interact with anyone. Btdt.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm an introvert, and think it's extremely healthy to leave the house for at least a little bit, every day. To go outside, get exercise, get air, run an errand, interact with people even if it's just passing people on the sidewalk. And sure, I think many people are aholes, but it's still important to get out and see other humans.

I have a long term houseguest who hasn't left the house for 3 days now, and it's insane to me. That's terribly unhealthy. Even when I've had covid/flu/strep/etc, I never went 24+ hours without even going outside for a little bit. I'm not sure I spend more than 3 days in an entire year without never leaving the house to at least go for a walk.

Are you God? You know what is best for everyone?

What is "best" or healthy about not leaving the house for days at a time, if you're not sick or immobile?

Maybe what’s best for that person is some quiet time alone at home. You do know that people prefer different things right? You seem like you’re trying to find a reason to judge your houseguest. Nothing healthy about that.

Look, I'm a solid introvert. I get that. I need plenty of recharge time. But ALL DAY for DAYS at a time is abnormal. Doesn't mean you have to have conversations every time you go out, but it's absolutely unhealthy to not get a little vitamin D, move your joints, muscles, and get your bloodflow pumping for a 30 minute walk.

Many people have gyms at home.

And depending on where you live, no sidewalks or safe walking areas. Sorry not everyone has access to safe walking routes as that OP.

[Anonymous]

It is where I am happiest. It is were I get restored. I at least go to the backyard, but an entire day inside a here and there for me too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wfh permanently. I almost never go outside during the summer because I hate the humidity, and I'm a mosquito magnet.

I hate it. I want to go outside. I used to live in CA where I went outside everyday to the park, walk to town or library with my kids.

I hate living in the DC area.

What a troll. If you work from home, why not just move back to CA or elsewhere with low humidity?

[Anonymous]

I'm an introvert, a homebody, an empty nester and a creature of habit. I WAH Monday through Thursday and it's not unusual for me to not go anywhere those days. I work from 8 to 5, hit up the Peloton in the basement for over an hour, do a core workout, shower, eat, clean up, and by then it's dark outside and time for a little TV and reading. Oh well! In the height of summer I try to fit in an after dinner stroll before sunset.

We sometimes walk down to a local restaurant or run an errand on a weeknight, but not more than once a week and not every week. I'm out and about Friday- Sunday.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like your house guest is getting on your nerves? Can you find a way to get a break from them?