I regularly go about 2 ½ days without making a single audible sound with my voice. Friday through Monday.
I used to talk to myself a bit or sing/hum along while listening to music but I kinda stopped doing that.
The funny thing is, I’ve recently realizied that the last and first thing I say throughout the weekend are usually the same. I say “Goodbye” to my coworkers on a Friday evening, and then I say “Goodbye” to the cashier near the self checkout at the grocery store where I grab my lunch for the day on a Monday morning. It’s sort of ironic that the first thing I say after a long period of time, is something that usually ends a conversation.
I can go days without talking to another human but I don’t think a day go by without me making any sounds. After all, I’m constantly talking to my pet and house spiders and when outside I talk to birds, squirrels and food delivery robots.
I can go a long time not talking to another human but I talk to myself in the third (second?) person, probably more than a healthy person should.
“Laranis, look what you did now.”
“Alright, enough Lemmy, Laranis. Time to get on the chores.”
And then there are the dogs. They need engaging conversations to keep them emotionally engaged and happy.
So sounds? Always. Other people are optional.
Does it get lonely sometimes or is it a choice you made?
Well sure, but it still beats being in a bad relationship. Ideally I’d be with someone who I like being with and who likes being with me but you can’t have it all. Relationships aren’t my #1 priority in life.