Happy alone or with company!

I remember when i was in junior high all i wanted to do was fit in.  Not in the fit in kind of way that i was doing bad things but just wanted to be accepted and not feel like a fish out of water.  Fitting in isn't something that just happens when you're in high school it's something that can happen even as adults.
Many times just so we can have friends or be in a certain circle of friends we will jeopardize our values just so we won't feel like the outcast.  This type of thinking just clearly verifies what we think of our own selves.  It basically puts in perspective that we don't value our own personality or way of thinking enough and want to adopt another persons persona. 
In order for others to respect and love you, you first need to love yourself.  I'm not saying that you shouldn't strive to adopt great qualities that you might see in someone else but don't get lost in trying to turn into someone that you shouldn't be. 
The road to fitting in gets even more narrow when you have biblical values, many people will question your values and even at times leading us to question ourselves.  This is when a decision needs to be made that sometimes it is best to walk alone and have peace in our heart before God than it is to give up our values just to have or be in a certain group of friends that in all reality probably won't be there for you when you need them the most.

We were intricately made by God.  With personality and all!  Don't forget that you are special even if you don't seem to think so.
"For we are God's masterpiece. "Ephesians 2:10

Being a mother to three wonderful kids and having many different responsibilities I've come to realize that I spend a lot of alone time with just my family.  Between the kids schedules, work and etc. I really don't have a lot of socializing time but it really doesn't bother me.  I prefer my much needed alone time as often as i can get it.  With three kids my alone time is scarce and doesn't come around very often.  I treasure the times i do get to socialize with great friends but don't don't feel troubled when i don't.  I don't get easily offended if someone leaves me out of their plans, or doesn't call to talk to me because i know that a true friend might not be able to call everyday but nevertheless is there for me when i need her the most. 
The best lesson learned after many years for me as been that i will not loose my peace because of being excluded out of some one's plans or being so needy that i need a friend with me at all times.  I've learned to be independent and most importantly find peace and joy in just being with my children who are the most amazing Godly gift.  If you become dependent on being happy only when people acknowledge you let me spare you some future grief and tell you that you will never find fulfillment of joy in someone else.  Learn to be happy whether your with friends or not and don't place your dependence on others.  You will certainly build a web of relationships, some you will learn aren't good for you, others you will only have as acquaintances and very few you will have as great close friendships.