Describe a homebody
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| Mon, 06-27-2005 - 5:00pm |
Describe a homebody
Luv posted she and her current BF enjoy their downtime as they both have hectic schedules one of the things that attracted them together. She was tired of guys who were so active on the weekend AKA bungee jumping as an example.
What is it to you and are you a homebody?
I can’t figure out if I am or not. I work 8:30 to 5:30 or 6:00 Monday through Friday. I go for a long power or run walk or hit the gym 3-4 nights a week. I get my brows done or manicure and pedicures that I really enjoy as well as massages 2-3 times a month. My favorite thing to do on a Friday is get a massage, followed by take out and a Blockbuster video or Dateline NBC. I enjoy Saturday for date night or if I’m in a relationship I enjoy brunch or Sundays after a Saturday evening together or long drives up the coast, laying out on the sun or hiking. But I enjoy winding down on Sundays with my honey (if I’m in a relationship) or myself making dinner and watching TV or watching a new film in the theater especially if it’s raining.
During the week I might schedule one date for dinner, movie or drinks but like B asked me to a concert last week (no one I was interested in) so we did dinner before he went and he went to the concert with his cousin but made the effort to see me since I wasn't interested in the concert. I guess for me it’s far more relaxing to have a nice dinner and chat about your days then stress out over traffic and running to a concert in Hollyweird that doesn’t get out until midnight (and having to get up early the next day however if I was really wanting to see a concert or my time was limited with a bf I’d do it) during a school night. However I love going out for cocktails or group dinners on a Sat or BBQ on a Sunday. I also enjoy weekend get aways to Palms Springs or San Diego. I’m a libra so I figured I was balanced, ha! Would you classify me as a homebody or just middle of the road? For example, this guy B I’m dating, he goes out 2-4 nights during the week AKA concerts, dinner meetings, golfing with clients and on the weekends as well. I don't look at it as a bad thing, our differences - as I have things I don't mind doing alone aka reading, movie watching, working out, time with friends.
Cheers,
SP

I am a homebody. I really, really enjoy being at home. Going out once in a while is okay and sometimes even fun - but more often than not, I'd rather stay home. When I'm dating, my favourite way to spend time together is to cook a meal together or order in and watch t.v or a movie. For me, going out is a often a chore. I get bored and restless and tend to look forward to being home again.
Yet I love, love to travel and wish I could do it more often. So try and figure that one out. :)
peanut - I would put you in the middle. You like your downtime and being at home but enjoy going out and being social too. You might lean a little more toward the homebody side, but you are comfortable with both. I think of a homebody as like what JH (sorry, still gotta call you that!) said. You prefer to stay home nearly all the time. Getting out and doing things is the exception rather than the norm - you're not a big fan of bars, clubs, concerts or other highly public things because they are too much work, hassle, too crowded, etc.
I think I am somewhat in-between too. I like my time at home. R and I actually do a lot at home ourselves - we watch movies and TV and have dinner but we also like to mix it up and go out and listen to music, go dancing, go to a festival, go for drinks and dinner... Obvioulsy everyone is different in their comfort level.
It sounds like you are pretty balanced--neither a homebody nor someone who's out and about all the time. I generally like to have at least 1 or 2 nights during the week where I have nothing scheduled, plus I like to have Sunday evenings completely unscheduled if at all possible (because I hate Mondays so much, LOL!). I do enjoy having at least a few things planned during the week and on the weekends. This weekend was just about perfect--had dinner and went to see Margaret Cho with one friend Friday night, then had dinner with another friend Sat night...but nothing planned during either day so I could get some work and errands done, go walking, and just relax and read.
Saw a BAD movie on DVD last night, btw...Hitch. Did NOT like it at all, and I usually like Will Smith.
Sheri
To me, a homebody is someone who prefers to be at home rather than going out... Someone who enjoys quiet down time rather than interacting with large groups or going to new places.
I'm more on the non-homebody side, but there are definitely weekends when I'm just in the mood to undwind!
SP, you sound like you're a mix. I think a real homebody would not be going out doing the things you're doing... :)
Kerry
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SP...I think my life style would not be much different from yours if I didn't have kids! LOL
For me, I spend so much of my "spare" time running with them, that I really savor my quiet time...especially during hockey season. There isn't a lot of "me" time. Now that the weather is nice, I've been enjoying time on my deck and the views...catching up on my reading. I have about 3 mos. worth of magazines I've never even looked at!
There's a big difference being single w/kids and being single w/o kids. Not that one is "easier" or better...just different.
I dunno, maybe I'm not such a homebody if you stop to consider all the time I DON'T spend at home? (Ha!)
sp- you described me to a t, except when i am in a r'ship I enjoy going out on Fridays /and /or Saturdays.. I enjoy a nice dinner out on Friday as I am exhausted and don't want to cook and stressed from the long work week could use a martini..
SAturdays I like to wake up go to breakfast or cook breakfast take a day trip stop for something to eat and end up home at whatever time. or rent a movie, cook at home.. Sundays are veg day.. stick around home, make a nice dinner, errands, whatever, i usually tend to like to be home on Sunday nights.
A typical week for me, is work, come home , work out, take a walk, do my weights, grab a bit to eat. get a massage every now and then and usually in bed at the same time every night. i don't enjoy going out during the week as I need my sleep.. but if i am dating then I perhaps would go out one late night.. otherwise i would tend to want to do a dinner and then come home.
being single I enjoy my friday nights out Happy Hour/dinner and then SAturdays whatever is up.. hiking, beach, friends .Again Sunday is my day to do whatever
I love to travel, go away for the weekend.
so i say middle of the road and i think that is a good balance. and i couldnot be w/ someone that needed or wanted to go out everynight during the week.. weekends are fine for me.
sp- i think it's good. it's a good stability and it shows we are emotionally mature, we are capable of being around people, but also being alone by ourselves.. and we are at a point in our lives too where we are not into the partying lifestyle anymore we like different things now..
Hi SP,
I agree with the others in that you are inthe middle here of being a home body and being a very social person. It sounds like B is more of the social person. I am that way also and like to go out more. I can be home and enjoy my home time, yet I am a very social person and enjoy being out and doing things more.
To me, a true homebody rarely goes out socially and prefers many of the home things to entertain themselves and their partners with, which is fine also. I think they tend to be people that don't like to be around crowds much.
Sunshine