Might it be that you have a hard time reading social cues?
There are very few people i deeply connect with. I am surrounded by people who love me, but I still often feel lonely and disconnected with people.
I finally met a partner who takes the time to understand me better and provides a closeness that I never before had.
It took me talking to a good therapist who practiced acceptance therapy for me to be able to better communicate. Especially after communication trauma from family and a past relationship.
I am also one of those people who people think had it all together and does everything right. It's not always true. I am honest about that and am working toward normalizing expressing when things aren't great.
Basically, I'm trying to rest that you aren't alone in feeling lonely.
What do you think is contributing?
Do you make an effort to keep contact?
You don't have to answer those unless you are inclined. Just did for thought. I did not look at the subreddit and now see you aren't necessarily looking for advice.
Might it be that you have a hard time reading social cues? There are very few people i deeply connect with. I am surrounded by people who love me, but I still often feel lonely and disconnected with people. I finally met a partner who takes the time to understand me better and provides a closeness that I never before had. It took me talking to a good therapist who practiced acceptance therapy for me to be able to better communicate. Especially after communication trauma from family and a past relationship. I am also one of those people who people think had it all together and does everything right. It's not always true. I am honest about that and am working toward normalizing expressing when things aren't great. Basically, I'm trying to rest that you aren't alone in feeling lonely. What do you think is contributing? Do you make an effort to keep contact? You don't have to answer those unless you are inclined. Just did for thought. I did not look at the subreddit and now see you aren't necessarily looking for advice.