Do I genuinely not like people? Or am I just too far gone to deal with anyone?

[MiamiJacket84]

The people I like are very few. Ideally, I don't bother putting effort with people I'm not interested in. Most are the same. Judgemental, ignorant, short sighted, narrow minded, etc...

They only show a nice exterior because it's the societal norm. We have an expression in my place. It's basically a sort of gesture you're supposed to do where you invite people over something when you don't actually mean it, and the other person knows it. I hate it. It is exactly what I hate about most people, the perfect example of fake kindness just for bonus social points.

But if I'm so alone, wouldn't that mean there's something wrong with me? Everyone else is managing with everyone just fine. I'm the anomaly, I'm the mistake.

Even so, I don't want to be that. I don't want to be them. I'm not happy the way I am and I know I won't be happy the way they are, then why should I play this sick little game of ours we call life?

[-Charlie]

I agree with you MiamiJacket84. The way people act in today’s society has become all to un-real. Social media isn’t helping this either.

I think you’re a breath of fresh air for questioning these things. Be yourself, regardless of whether you fit into a ‘normal’ box or not. You’ll attract like-minded people with your values.

Practicing gratitude, toward yourself and others, helps keep the mind clear and less cynical about that which you can’t change. But I hear ya, these very things bother me as well. You can’t change others, but you can set an example for them, and you can change your reaction to them.

[Ellamaye]

Your post is actually a breath of fresh air, you aren't worried about fitting into the bullshit that other people feel they have to participate in to be part of society and instead want to choose who you associate with. That shows self confidence so don't doubt yourself your definitely on the right track. I too aren't everyone's cup of tea and don't connect easily saying that I put in100 percent with the significant people I do have in my life.