[hinkley]

Turns out a lot of humans bond over mutually shared grasping, so it can make you 'not fun at parties' when they're harrumphing about things that Do. Not. Matter. and are put off by you not dog-piling.

Most people wonder how the Dalai Lama can be so serene. I wonder how he can be so approachable.

[asdfman123]

It sounds like you may be dealing with growing pains: moving on from old relationships and social scenes you've matured past.

[hinkley]

Can’t pick my family, neighbors or colleagues. Can’t control my friends’ friends, or people who I share hobbies with. They are who they are and I can deal with them or isolate.