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There’s nothing like the relief of being home alone. The peace, the quiet, and the freedom to just let loose and do whatever you please—it’s the best feeling.

These Redditors know exactly what I’m talking about. In a recent thread, they opened up about all the weird little things they do in private. And who could blame them? From having imaginary arguments to setting up hammocks indoors just because, here are some of their most memorable posts.

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#1

Wooden folding table in a cozy home setting, symbolizing unique habits of people living alone. I generally eat my meals on a little folding table in my living room floor in front of the TV. During the pandemic, I ordered a white cloth and black napkins and fancy silverware and a little candleholder for it. And now I set it like a restaurant when I cook myself dinner. Because it cheers me up and I like it.

BlackEagle0013 , Alan Levine/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #2

    Person wearing light blue gloves and a white corset, showcasing unusual fashion choices while living alone. I dress in ball gown I found at goodwill and drink tall boys while doing puzzles and listening to [end] podcasts. Every girl deserves to go to a ball.

    Sticky_Cheetos , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #3

    Indoor camping setup with a tent and bedding illustrating weird things people do living alone. I sleep on a full size mattress in a camping tent in my bedroom. It took me five years of living alone to finally decide I'm gonna do whatever I want to do, and that's sleep in a tent every night. I love it.

    LivingAlone , Mike Burns/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #4

    Cat sitting on the floor and dog lying down in sunlight, illustrating weirdest things people do living alone. Learn dance routines and then show them to my dog and 2 cats. They don’t seem to appreciate all the hard work I put in.

    tcarmel , Marián Šicko/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #5

    Person pouring orange batter from a can onto a griddle, showing a weird thing people do living alone. I paint my house to suit ME! Bright orange laundry room - yes! Sunny yellow kitchen - please! Purple dressing room etc etc. after literal years of being mindful of “resale value” I bought a really old home and just paint colors that make me happy 100%. Life is just too short for “resale value” in my opinion. Also? Looking into adult dog bed - omg can I fill it with my Squishmallow friends??

    Fluffy_Flufflebug , Andrew Malone/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #6

    Cat resting on bed beside a stuffed toy sheep, illustrating weird things people do living alone without anyone to stop them. I have devoted 3 full rooms to cat stuff and built a catio off the back of my house. I am determined to give my own cats and my fosters the absolute best. It's all enrichment in the tiger enclosure now.

    Dr_Spiders , Lisa Zins/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #7

    Older man wearing protective gloves carefully handling a cactus outdoors, illustrating weird things people do living alone. Sometimes when I'm bored, I'll narrate my activities David Attenborough style.

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    #8

    Light brown dog sitting alone near a table with drinks, highlighting weird things people do living alone. I sing to the dog pretty much all day.

    SoLongEmpress , हर्षल /Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #9

    Homemade cake with strawberries and cream, showcasing a unique treat for people living alone enjoying weird habits. I eat a WHOLE CAKE (not all in one go though) by sticking the fork right in the middle. I ain’t sharing. Why do I need to slice it up?

    yours_truly_1976 , billac/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #10

    Black leather platform boot placed on wooden floor, illustrating strange and unique habits of people living alone. I like to blast music and clean my house/do chores in chunky platform boots. Sometimes I pretend I'm being followed by a camera in a music video. Just makes me feel silly and confident, momentary dopamine hit all to myself.

    sadpantaloons , sweet_redbird/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    #11

    Woman with short hair and glasses expressing confusion while sharing weird things she does living alone Have conversations with myself.

    QuirkyForever , Kaboompics.com/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #12

    Young man sitting on floor in a softly lit room, reflecting on weird things people do living alone and personal habits. Sometimes I just sit in random corners cuz I pay for them lol.

    intermentionz , RDNE Stock project/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #13

    Person eating a healthy bowl with banana, strawberries, and seeds, illustrating weird things people do living alone. What can be eaten with a spoon, will be eaten with a spoon. Spoons are a very underrated utensil and it escapes me why they aren’t more socially acceptable.

    Kajeke , Lukas Faust/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #14

    Empty living room with plants, a hammock, and a bicycle, illustrating weird things people do living alone. I have a buddy that sleeps in a hammock that he hung in his bedroom. Note: he is almost 50 and single. 🤷‍♂️.

    BisforBeard , Mace Ojala/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    #15

    Several rolls of white toilet paper stacked on a wooden floor, illustrating weird things people do living alone. I have excess. I have a full pantry, full freezer, extra sheets, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, cleaners. My bf is like how many people live here?! But I went without for a long time and it definitely traumatized me to where I will never be without again. I also have the correct thing, if that makes sense. I dont “make do” with mismatched sheets.

    Every-Bug2667 , Vlada Karpovich/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #16

    Person enjoying a full breakfast with eggs, beans, sausage, and toast while reading a book living alone ritual. Eat breakfast whenever I want.

    Comfortable_Long_574 , George Redgrave/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    #17

    Cat hiding in a covered litter box with toys nearby, illustrating weird things people do living alone. Accommodate every single one of my cat’s needs and preferences. The litterbox is in my bedroom. So is her food and water. I don’t know why she wants it this way but she’s made it clear she does

    We have a queen sized bed. I have my side. The cat has her side. The top has a fluffy cat bed. The bottom has a pet heating pad and she goes back and forth

    A tv tray is pushed up to her side of the bed with her food on it so she can have breakfast in bed. And lunch. And dinner. Imagine me trying to have a partner in this living situation lol.

    smarmy-marmoset , Tom Thai/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #18

    Two sleeping tabby cats resting comfortably on a red blanket, illustrating weird things people do living alone. I have full on conversations with my cats. [leave] I will argue with those f****n’ weirdos that live with me rent free.

    astrophysicsgrrl , Francesco Ungaro/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #19

    Home gym setup in a living room with treadmill, elliptical, and weight machine, showing people living alone activities. I have theme rooms.
    My master bedroom has the color scheme that I wanted to have when I was a kid. I have a picture of the sunset the day I moved in. I want to paint that on the wall too. My basement is being turned into my own gym. I am excited about that. Though omg the money spends so quick.

    Dragonscatsandbooks:

    Same! My completed bathroom is "evil sea witch". My 1/2 completed bedroom is "galaxy night" with Galaxy wallpaper on the ceiling. And my kitchen/living room is gothic cottage core. My master bedroom and bathroom are just going to be full on red and black Gothic, I'm letting my inner teenager run rampant (I bought a black toilet I'll install when I renovate)
    NO ONE CAN STOP ME, MWAHAHA.

    No-Palpitation-5499 , David/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #20

    Person lying on bed alone in a quiet room, illustrating weird things people do living alone. Having to “convince “ myself that I’m not lazy. But I am. I don’t want to do s**t. No house work, no walking on my treadmill. No cooking. No getting gas for my car. I don’t mind going to work. I get “entertained” by them (coworkers and patients). I love hearing the planes fly over my house. I’ve chilled for hours in my living room doing absolutely nothing. No TV, music or reading. Just me and my quiet self time.

    letsride70 , Eren Li/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #21

    Young man singing passionately into a microphone indoors, expressing the weirdest things people do living alone. I host solo karaoke nights, where I prepare snacks, drinks and then pretend I’m at a karaoke bar.

    BlackCatsWithOddHats , Aleksandr Neplokhov/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #22

    Notes and photos pinned on a fridge with handwritten list revealing weird things people do living alone. I leave a post it note on the fridge with the date, time and location of where I'm going if I'm going somewhere other than work. In the event I disappear mysteriously or get into a wreck that is not reported, to save my family some grief. 🙂.

    PSVita_Tech_Support , Wendy Harman/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    #23

    Young man sleeping peacefully alone under dark blankets, illustrating the weirdest things people do living alone. I like to sleep in a macgyver’ed sensory deprivation chamber. I make the room cold because I sleep best in the cold, pile on tons of blankets, turn on a box fan for that wonderful grey noise, lights completely out in the entire apartment, unplug every single electronic in the room so there are no running lights or buzzing noises, draw the blackout curtains so no moonlights gets in, and then pass out in absolute peace.

    I’m aware it is insane, but I’m single and I live alone so I do whatever the h**l I want.

    TaterTotLady , SHVETS production SHVETS production/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #24

    Person relaxing alone in dim light, illustrating the weird things people do living alone and enjoying solitude freely. I procrastinate tons of stuff that I need to get done and wallow in the joy of not having anybody around to call me out on it. It's truly awesome.

    highheeledhepkitten , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #25

    Stack of white pillows on a bed illustrating comfort and weird things people do living alone at home. 15 king-size pillows on a full mattress. I sleep like a dog.

    AmbitiousAd9320 , Anna Nekrashevich/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #26

    Hammock hanging indoors in a cozy wooden living room, depicting unique quirky habits of people living alone. I set up my hammock right in the middle of the living room.

    Misty-Anne , Klaus Krumböck/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #27

    Young woman living alone standing by window, deep in thought, reflecting on unique habits and independence at home. Have fake arguments with people, have fake conversations with celebrities I’m meeting for the first time.

    rocksnsalt , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

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    #28

    Person in a kitchen preparing food alone, surrounded by household items, illustrating weird things people do living alone. I dance around my kitchen to the radio when I am cooking or cleaning.

    vinedin , Brian Lawson/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    #29

    White toilet paper roll hanging on a white holder against a plain beige wall, illustrating weird things people do living alone. I can’t remember the last time I closed the door while taking a number 2.

    superjoe8293 , hermaion/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #30

    Eating rotisserie chicken with my bare hands.

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    #31

    Bathroom with skull shower curtain and pirate decorations, reflecting weird things people do living alone. I have pirate themed bathroom decor because I can.

    etchedchampion:

    My shower curtain is a cat with a trident riding a T-Rex.

    MissPinkieDee:

    My bathroom is themed clown!! no one can tell me no! lol

    User , Jim Reynolds/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #32

    Young man with yellow sunglasses leaning back alone, reflecting the freedom of living alone and unique personal habits. White noise blasting so loud it’s like I sleep under Niagara Falls.

    Whenever I start dating someone, they typically disapprove. Good thing they don’t live there.

    User , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

    #33

    I eat like a king all of the time. Last night was a grilled pork chop, fried diced potato with onion, garlic, butter, & sour cream.
    I dot have a sleep schedule. When I'm tired I sleep whether that's 2 pm or 2 am. When I wake up I get up. I also sleep wherever I sleep. On the couch, in the chair, in my bed, anywhere.
    When I clean my house I blast Johnny Cash, usually, & get at it.
    I talk to myself or the dogs.
    I always keep my place picked up & clean. I put things back when I'm done.

    mydogisalab Report

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    #34

    Minimalist bedroom with air mattress and blue bedding, illustrating weirdest things people do living alone. I sleep on my matress, DIAGONALLY 😂

    I also write very personal notes on my fridge, it would embarass me if someone read them. I bought some magnetic whiteboard sheet and my fridge is like a whiteboard tower. I recently made a pro/con list about a relationship that didn't work out, and I needed to have everything in sight, and add stuff on the go.

    I really love it, and the upper area has a calendar I made, with all the upcoming appointments and errands. It makes me feel like I have a direction.

    Kale7574 , Chris Short/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #35

    Two wicker laundry baskets overflowing with clothes, illustrating the weirdest things people do living alone. I'd say my weirdest is not putting laundry away. I live out of a laundry basket- who cares ?! 🙃😆

    anon , lisaclarke/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

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    #36

    Meal prep containers with healthy homemade food, showcasing meals for people living alone and their unique habits. I eat everything out of Rubbermaid and Tupperware containers, no dishes.

    Parrot132 , Wellness Wildflower/Flickr (not the actual photo) Report

    #37

    I sleep in a 6ft beanbag filled with memory foam chunks. It's the best investment I've ever made.

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    #38

    I make bacon just to have the place smell like bacon.

    I use a cardboard theater standee of Han solo to vent frustrations to.

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