I have a few friends, but I’ve never felt like I have a genuine connection with any of them.
I care deeply about them, support them, and want the best for them but I don’t feel that same level of care coming back. They’re nice to me, but it feels surface-level, and I don’t fully trust them.
Over time, most of my friendships seem to drift away, even though I haven’t been rude or done anything intentionally wrong. It makes me wonder if I’m the problem—maybe I come across as boring or too distant.
Lately, this has been affecting me more than usual. I’ve become more irritable, and even small things from them annoy me.
How do I deal with this?
Is it better to stop expecting deeper connections, or is there something I should change about how I approach friendships?