I've tried dealing with people (humans)

@toughHouse8139 yes.  It is sometimes frustrating to feel different when you want to fit in.  What I increasingly realise though is how unique each one of us is...I mean even our fngerprints and our eye colour is entirely unique despite so many people in the world.  It is not surprising then that we are also unique in our experiences, thoughts, feelings and viewpoints.  It is comforting when we find people to share with us these things but I think also recognising and appreciating our differences and uniqueness can be a comfort.  At least being able to share and appreciate others while being different is something I think society lacks...but I don't know what other people would think about this.  I guess one of the main things is wanting to feel understood, valued and appreciated...when we don't feel such things we might feel we dont belong

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1. To paraphrase another respondent in this thread, a solitary life has its perks. Limiting your interactions with others to the bare minimum can save you a lot of drama, heartache & trouble in the future.
2. I've dealt with the public more than once in a professional (& once in a politically activist) capacity, lived in five states & traveled through much of the South & parts of the West & Northeast, & studied far more history than I ever needed to. After a few decades of all that I can tell you this: while it's impolite to say so, the truth is most of humanity does not amount to much. You can find a decent person & befriend him/her; such actions can be fulfilling. But you'll have to sift through a s**t-ton of dirt to find that nugget of gold.

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I really don't get the generalization, or meaning you are really stressing. But look up about emotionally neglected internalizing behaviors. To sum it up, it is often people who long for emotional connectivity to one or a group of people by thinking or feeling, "Only If" I did X, Y, and Z. Or, thinking I should treat others how I want to be treated so they treat me the way I feel they should.

That said it is really tough to deal with loneliness. A lot of mental disorders have their own type of loneliness attached to it as well. The important thing is not so much looking for acceptance. But also learning to accept yourself. A lot of people think they do accept them self but they need to understand accepting yourself also involves accepting the fact work always needs done for mental health and wellness.

@toughHouse8139 can very much relate to not belonging anywhere😥 it's not a great feeling is it? But thank God for 7 cups, cause here we all belong, we are free to be ourselves here. This is a place people actually care about each other❤ I'm not sure about you, but I believe we all have a reason for being here, it's not always clear our purpose, but we will know when it happens  ❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤squeezes you tightly ❤❤ I hope you'll be ok?

@toughHouse8139 don't try to find peace in other's action. At least that's what I learned from life. Sing your own song, dance on your own tune, play your own games and I am sure someone will join you soon.

@toughHouse8139 man .... So true ... well , you're Not alone in feeling the way you do .. I can Totally relate , if that helps 

Growing up biracial in mostly white communities, I never felt like I belonged but I eventually I grew to feel comfortable in my own skin. I'm currently feeling more like an outsider because of my state of depression and am trying to pivot my life to get me back around people again. It's an ongoing struggle but I will move forward.