I generally prefer my own company. What is wrong with that?

I'm a very attractive girl.

You sound like kind of a b*tch.

Okay, so I recently started a new job in London.

I was talking to my friend yesterday and she was saying who do you go to lunch with and I told her that I go to the company restaurant and have lunch on my own. She started feeling sorry for me saying it will get better and that things will become more social. I didn't understand why she was feeling sorry for me because I generally prefer to eat in peace and quiet. I also like to check my messages in peace. In general prefer to be by myself 80% of the time. That's not to say I don't go out or anything, I just find being around people frustrating at times.

Anyway, I was annoyed today because I know a guy who already works in the company and he's always asking to meet me for lunch. I always reluctantly go. Today he told me that there are rumours going around that we are dating. That pissed me off because 1. he has a gf who he lives with and 2. I prefer to be known as single particularly as I'm still young and sifting guys. I asked him if he's set the record straight with people and it turns out he hasn't. He seems to be loving it and has said nothing to dispel the rumours. My friend suggested that he must be trying to boost his profile at work, particularly as I'm a very attractive girl.

Could he have told people that we are an item>

I don't get why he can't go to the restaurant and eat on his own.

Okay, so I recently started a new job in London.

I was talking to my friend yesterday and she was saying who do you go to lunch with and I told her that I go to the company restaurant and have lunch on my own. She started feeling sorry for me saying it will get better and that things will become more social. I didn't understand why she was feeling sorry for me because I generally prefer to eat in peace and quiet. I also like to check my messages in peace. In general prefer to be by myself 80% of the time. That's not to say I don't go out or anything, I just find being around people frustrating at times.

Anyway, I was annoyed today because I know a guy who already works in the company and he's always asking to meet me for lunch. I always reluctantly go. Today he told me that there are rumours going around that we are dating. That pissed me off because 1. he has a gf who he lives with and 2. I prefer to be known as single particularly as I'm still young and sifting guys. I asked him if he's set the record straight with people and it turns out he hasn't. He seems to be loving it and has said nothing to dispel the rumours. My friend suggested that he must be trying to boost his profile at work, particularly as I'm a very attractive girl.

Could he have told people that we are an item>

I don't get why he can't go to the restaurant and eat on his own.

I know exactly what you mean in terms of the feeling sorry bit. My ex feels really sorry for me because I spend most of my time alone but ultimately I only know a couple of people who I really connect with and then I consider everyone else I know an aquantance. I dont want to get to know you. Ive seen enough to know they are not my type of person. I dont like them. **** off.

I go out to parties and nights out but most of the time I just can not be bothered. The thing is I'm entirely happy with how I go about things, I would so much rather watch a movie on my laptop, do some sketching and lie in bed all night than go out.

At lunchtime at college I've just taken to going home because I can not stand anyone in my course for long periods of time. And in secondary school I got the nickname 'stoner loner' because I blew everyone off all the time. Coffee shops are not cool. I dont want to waste ten quid at the cinema. Loads of people consider it strange but on sunny days I like to go to a park, lie down in the middle of the green, smoke a couple of spliffs and just chill for 2 or 3 hours.

I think I just hate people really.

I spend a lot of time alone. Though, I do prefer the company of others than my own though you would never assume that if you knew me.

Out of interest do you have siblings or are you an only child?

There's nothing wrong with enjoying being alone. I'd say just make it clear to everyone that there isn't anything going on between you and your friend - and make sure he knows, as well! It'll sort itself out.