[richardlblair]

When I was in high school and just starting out I felt that I was becoming detached, and I hated it so much. At some point, however, I decided that I didn't really care if I was becoming more detached and less fun to hang out with. It was more like I had redefined fun, and I eventually found new friends that fell within this definition. There is definitely a change though, and I don't blame the author for feeling uncomfortable. You either learn to accept it or you walk away. The choice is yours.