Why Do We Hang Out?

Why do you hang out? Why do we prefer to hang out with certain friends and not with other friends? When do acquaintances become friends, and when do friends become acquaintances?

My answers to these questions led me to discover why I am the way I am now, and I cannot be the Champ of the Hangin’ Out-ers.

Confused? Ah, let’s keep it that way then. Here are my thoughts on the possibilities:

Why you want to hang out with him/her

1. You like him/her.
2. You are comfortable with him/her.
3. You've been lifelong friends and you enjoy reliving past moments with someone who's shared the experience with you.
4. You need someone to listen to your whims.
5. You are lonely.
6. You are simply doing 'your job' of hangin’ out.
7. You have ulterior motives.
8. You want to know the other person better –at least, before you find out if you like or don’t like him/her.
9. You have the free time and you just want to hang out with someone.
10. You are desperate and on the look-out (read "prowl").

Why you don’t want to hang out with him/her

1. He/She irritates you.
2. He/She has hurt you before.
3. He/She nags/babies you.
4. He/She preaches or lectures you when you don’t need it.
5. You are suspicious of his/her intentions of hangin’ out with you.
6. You don’t want him/her to get up-close and personal with you.
7. You have nothing in common to talk about –at least, in your opinion.
8. You just need time alone.
9. You’re an introvert and are not comfortable with the socially-apt extroverts.
10. You are tired and talking drains out more energy from your already haggard self.
11. Language barrier –this is the ultimatum.

So then, which is your reason?