Is it normal if i like people but just don't want to get too close?

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I like most people as long as they're decent, but if I spend too much time with someone or they begin to cling to me, I start to become a little repelled from them. Sometimes I appreciate the closeness I have with a few friends but at the same time I don't like it when they rely too much on me or reveal something really mean or cold about themselves (like what I am doing now! haha!) I think I may have problems with attachments and with accepting people. I like interactions with strangers much more than with usual acquaintances, unless they are really really close friends. And even if they are really close friends, I don't want to be with them 24/7

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  • Gunkmunky
    9 years ago

    People are assholes. Everyone, you, me. Everyone. People should be avoided like the plague. Vermin, that's what people are.

    Have you thought about joining the Scientoligists?

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  • peterr
    10 years ago

    Once you start having sex in public places your problems will vanish.

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  • 1985
    13 years ago

    Me too. I like to keep my space and keep some things to myself. However, I love when people open up to me because it means they trust me and feel comfortable with me. I hate when people get clingy - get a life! :)

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  • harrypotters
    13 years ago

    I am the same i am fine with my close friends. But when i try to get to know new people i feel they are becomining clingy and push them away. By ignoring them or just talking small amounts till they loose interest. Got no idea how to help thoough sorry.

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  • JustWonderingNow
    13 years ago

    I am similar except that I have developed some friendships with people near where I live now - for the first time I am ok with seeing them often. At first it drove me nuts and I couldn't believe how often they wanted to hang out - I was overwhelmed. Now I actually consider them to be like family and I like to be around them. But generally, excluding them, I am exactly like you. WHen it comes to dating, if the man is in any way clingy I am out the door. It is not for me as I am the opposite - very free.

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    • jwondering
      12 years ago

      Yeah i feel the exact same. I have had only one friend whom i felt like sharing almost everything and really wanted to be with her as friends. Except from family and her I just really dont wanna be with people. Im kinda start worrying about it as I am becoming very distant from social life... I even closed my FB and other social things. This is bad isn't it ??

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