I’ve been feeling really lonely, and I’m trying to understand myself better. On one hand, I crave attention and someone who genuinely cares—someone who asks me how I’m doing, trusts me, and replies thoughtfully. I want that connection because I know humans are social beings, and I do like to talk sometimes (not too much, but at least a little).
But here’s the confusing part: when I actually get to know people, I end up not liking them. I find it very hard to form deep connections. Even when I try to fit into a group, it feels suffocating and almost impossible to escape. I don’t trust easily, and every little action or unfair behavior from others affects me more than it should.
So I’m stuck—I don’t like the people I’m around, but I still crave connection and someone I can truly open up to. Why do I feel this way? Is it normal to want closeness yet struggle to connect? How do you deal with this contradiction?
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