dolls just for lonely people?

I am very happy in my marriage. There is also no shortage of good friends. Yet, I think dollies are great! Love them. So, no way they are for lonely people. It is the same as saying that cats are for lonely people. Of course it helps to have one when you are lonely, but it does not mean you can't want one otherwise.

 

well... i am quite a lonely person, and i can be quite antisocial at times ^^"
so i guess... mabye thats why i was drawn to getting a BJD.....
but to be honest i think i only wanted one because they were so pretty ^^

 

well, i agree with everyone, BJDs are not only for lonely people. but i'm an extrovert and i have many friends plus i have a loving boyfriend.. i just collect dolls because they are so pretty and i like to be surrounded by pretty things, hahahha

 

There is a significant difference between loneliness and being alone. To me, BJD's are strictly a hobby. I have a life outside of dolls, but when I have the time, I enjoy the art of BJD. In addition, I've met one person in particular through the appreciation of BJD's. Perhaps an unnecessary worry, but a misrepresentation of doll owners could be damaging to the hobby, more specifically, representation to those that do not already participate in the hobby. Newcomers may be put off by the idea that BJD's are associated with loneliness. Just my two cents.

 

LOL Oddly it makes me want to share my doll with everyone so probably not. Also I'm in a long term relationship for many years now, have friends, public schooled, went to a few colleges, randomly met people on trips I took on my own.. So I don't think dolls are just for lonely people. I like them for how artistic they are and how customizable they are.. My mate is ready to pummel me because I get totally obsessed with stuff haha

 

I actually find the doll hobby to be a very social thing.

 

Well, only for someone it is sociable... Some people enjoy sitting with their dolls at home, even not writing a single message at forum (not speaking about the real life)

I hoped that when I would buy my doll, i won't feel lonely, I hoped I'd obtain a friend.... The result is - I have my Aquatrica sitting nearby - of course I love her with all my heart, but Im still feeling loneliness.... *sigh*

 

I am not lonely or anti social. The majority of my friends are not into dolls. I am. and that is just that.

 

I don't think dolls are just for lonely people. : )
Perhaps dolls can be your silent friend when you're alone, but it doesn't mean you only have dolls as your friend.

 

Of course not.
I'm not lonely, in September I'm going to get married, I have enough friends and I'm not anti-social.
In dolls I see perspectives of creativity and my purchasing them doesn't depend on loneliness at all.

 

I think that it depends of the person who owned the dolls.
For some it coudl be a safety valve for their situation, for others it could be a way to meet more people who share their love.
And for others a way to express a part of their own creativity.

 

So, in school I am always in the spotlight, but I really haven`t got friends. I think, doll can be best friend, `cause it never envy to you, betray you, or tell someone your secrets. In my life, with my "friends" they are only, who can really listen me, and help me (except parents of course).

 

I got my first doll because I thought she was gorgeous and I wanted to photograph her. And the people I know personally got their for much the same reason. Its different for everyone, of course. But my group tends to lean towards the artistic outlet the dolls provide; not for company.

 

Eh, this hobby has mademe very social, even more than I was before I got into dolls. I dont just mean within the doll world either, but with people who have no idea what BJDs are.
I got into the hobby because dolls are beautiful and fun to have, no shortage of friends or a life here.

 

Much of what I wanted to say has already been mentioned.
Very simply, I think collecting dolls can be a very suitable hobby for lonely people. But they are definitely not limited to just them.

 

I have lots of close friends, only one of whom supports my doll endeavour. It would be easier for me if I WAS a lonely person. However, I am not very nurturing with humans, whereas the very nature of the dolls requires me to be gentle with them, so perhaps they are outlet for the kind of delicacy and care that I don't display in my everyday life.

 

I definitely get lonely. I'm very bad at interacting socially and my doll doesn't really mind, lol. I have a dog for the same reason.

 

I say nonsense!

I am always with my friend, well not at the moment, but that is because I'm studying on the other side of the planet for another month... but when we're in the same country, we're always together. And we both own dolls. And we both have friends and go out and do things. The dolls help our creativity stay strong for stories and such. Plus, very good for a rainy day right?

 

I sometimes feel lonely, because my friends are just busy. I am not antisocial and I when I got my girls I really wanted to look for people that share in the hobby and make more friends. And so I did that and actually made more friends! I think my girls have added to my social life instead of making me feel lonely!

 

Well, I'm an only child and it does become lonely some times but that doesn't mean having a doll is for lonely people etc. I always try to balance my time with friends, family and my hobbies (computer, arts, dolls, etc). But it is nice to have some company/companion when I feel like I need to have my own time..Just because to admire the beauty and work of these dolls.