Is it normal that i don't care about people?

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I've been through a lot in my life but it has made me very stong. I can get through anything in life!

The problem I face is that deep down inside I don't really care about anyone. I mean I do love my family and all but honestly If I think about it ... if any of them actually died or got hurt I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

I was in a relationship with my ex for 5 years and we were even engaged to get married but truth is I never really cared about him and even though I told him daily that I loved him he could sense that I didn't really. But when I told him I loved him in my head it wasn't a lie. I don't know how to explain it but bottom line is I just didn't care too much.

I would really have no problem being alone the only reason I keep people around me is because is a basic need.. We would literally die without human contact.

Been dating a new guy for the last 8 months and yeah I do love being around him and I do want to see him all the time but if he stopped talking to me today or I never saw him again it wouldnt faze me... I woulnd't even care to know why.

I'm not depressed or anything but I do wonder if others feel this way.. So is it normal or should I seek therapy..

Im 25 years old now and I don't want to wake up one mornign sad and alone because I didn't realize in my younger days that not caring was actually a flaw and not normal..

Help please!

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  • hmvsummer
    12 years ago

    This isn't normal. You are either a very selfish person, & think nothing of themselves, or you have deep psychological issues. I'm not trying to be rude, I'm just saying. For you not to care about your family, whether they live or die, is awful. You clearly lack love & have commitment issues, and should seek professional medical help.

    I really wasn't trying to be rude, I really think you should do this, because it's really not normal!

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    • Miss.Curious
      12 years ago

      Thank you hmvsummer... I really appreciate your input. I'm really at war with myself.... do I get help or do I stay the same? Energy makes a good point that "you can't get hurt this way".

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  • DubstepismyMJ
    12 years ago

    its obvious that youve been hurt alot in the past. but i believe you not caring about generally alot of people is defence mechanism in your sub conscience mind.
    so basically i think you dont open up your heart to people cause your afraid of getting hurt.
    not caring about people doesnt make you strong, remember. it makes you heartless.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I'm the same.

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  • phoebe8
    12 years ago

    sounds like a sociopath .

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  • TheStig
    11 years ago

    You sound like Dexter. He only feels alive when he's killing. Have you considered becoming a serial killer?

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    • Miss.Curious
      11 years ago

      well actually there are some people I would love to kill but I'm
      just not willing to go to prison. so becoming a serial killer is out of the question.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Join the club

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  • Energy
    12 years ago

    I wish I could be like this with my ex. Yea, I don't think this is really considered normal, but sounds like you can't get hurt this way. Unless, you DO wake up one day and realize you actually care..

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  • crazyladii
    11 years ago

    Your just scared to get hurt so you block out your emotions good and bad. Its a defense mechanism. It would really suck to live on emotionless, try to snap out of it. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Yeah sometimes things hurt but its the pain that makes the good feel so good. Take a chance YOLO

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