Is it normal that i dont love anyone ?

I think of everyone as just people, even my family. Simple words like mother, brother, sister, or grandma are just titles. I do not love any of the people that I live with or anyone, and I'm okay with that. I've never liked anyone enough to have a relationship, so I've never been in one. I'm not a social person so I keep to myself. No friends. I feel my life is much simpler this way, as I don't have to deal with other humans. As selfish as it sounds, I don't have to worry about anyone but myself.
I just wanted to know if this is a normal lifestyle ? Also, I'm worried about my future family, I do want a family some day. I just don't know if I can love my husband or my kid in the way I'm supposed to

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Based on 35 votes (20 yes)
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  • sharknado

    I'm a lonely person too, I don't socialize a lot, and I feel pretty similar to you. I also have a friend who's like this, and she doesn't believe in love. Sometimes I don't either because I've never known what it was like to be in love. I've never been in a relationship, and I think that not believing in love is a way to "protect" my self esteem. Because everyone else around me has been in a relationship of some sort, or has had loving parents/siblings. For them, love is possible. It hurts because I want to be loved too, but by closing everyone else off in this kind of thinking, it makes me feel better. I'll tell myself that I've never been in a relationship because love doesn't exist, because I'm INCAPABLE of love. Which isn't true. It's just a way to disconnect yourself from everyone else.

    This isn't "normal" because most people don't feel this way, but it isn't necessarily bad or unhealthy.

    I think it's important to let you know that marriage/having a family ISN'T the number one goal in life, like how everyone makes it out to be. Literally, it's everywhere, movies, books etc.

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  • Bake34

    No that's not the norm. It doesn't sound selfish to know who you are but it borders on it when you start talking about starting a family.

    If you don't want to have anyone to take care of please don't have children. I don't want to sound a dick here either. I'm not trying to tell you shouldn't ever have kids because you're a horrible person. No, what I'm trying to say is children are a huge responsibility. It takes many selfless acts to raise a child. The bond between a mother and child is a strong one, as it should be. If you have been like this you're whole life and truly know that you don't feel connected to people there's nothing wrong with that but I don't think starting a family is a good idea.

    I personally encourage you to disprove this theory about yourself. Everyone deserves to feel really connected to at least one person in their life. I think secretly you want it too. You wouldn't be asking us about having a family of you didn't. I hope I helped more than offended.

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  • anonymousbitchhh

    you're lucky

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  • HorsingAround60

    So you seem to be a LONER. Nothing wrong with that. Hopefully you won't be a people hater type. Then it would screw with your life skills levels and Academic learning rituals. I mean to say, you might be a rebel, yet. I have never cried due to any emotion what so ever. I'm a male. 55 y/o. In fact my parents both told me on separate occasions the reason I was spanked harder or longer then my siblings would have been, is because I wouldn't cry at first. The fear of a spanking was not there. Also, I am a loner and Ive lived a very happy and fun filled life ever since I started doing things on my own, by myself and not in love with anything. I say that to certain people to appease. Women hate being told they cant be in love with me already. Too Soon, I say. It is however a LUST we both are feeling. LOL

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  • kittykatattack

    I don't think this is the norm; however, I don't think it is wrong either. It is good to know yourself and what you want. I think that being a little selfish is good for getting ahead in your own life and career. Maybe you might learn to love someone, you shouldn't believe that you won't ever experience love for another person, be it a husband or children.

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  • I'm the same way. I only love my 2 cats, and the 7 that came before them.

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  • pepsiperfect

    It may not be normal, but it is still an accepted and valid way to live.
    The biggest question I have is, what IS normal?
    Compared to just, what is popular?
    Life is what you make it, you don`t get a second chance.
    You are not causing any harm to others, so what is the problem? Are you really happy in yourself living a solitary life? Deep down, ask yourself - do you want more. I`m guessing you secretly crave the fairy-tale.

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  • mysistersshadow

    Has it always been this way or did some thing happen? I guess it is a simple way to live but I think its probly not normal and I don't think it sounds good for your mental health to be alone so much. If I'm alone to long my thoughts go really dark not like the people here that try to shock just like I don't care if I live or not and why should I even get out of bed no one would miss me stuff like that. Being around people helps keep me alive even though people can make you sad not everyone is like that.

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  • Steve2!

    Very normal. I don't love anyone, but I have a strong appreciation for many scientists and other elite individuals. Apart from that, I find the rest of society to be absolutely revolting and pathetic.

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    • Would you love your daughter if you had one ?

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      • Steve2!

        How would I know? I don't have one.

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    • pepsiperfect

      Re: have a strong appreciation for many scientists and other elite individuals. Apart from that, I find the rest of society to be absolutely revolting and pathetic.
      >So just to clarify. Are you a scientist or other elite individual?
      In turn you have just qualified yourself Steve2, to be absolutely revolting and pathetic.
      >That is probably a good conclusion !!

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      • Steve2!

        As I've explained numerous times, I am a scientist. I have masters' degrees in biomedicine and microbiology, and I'm currently studying for a PhD.

        My IQ is high as well, and I am a Mensan, which classifies me as having an elite mind.

        Feel free not to believe me, but it's the truth.

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        • RainbowFlash

          Very interesting.

          I find this sentiment common amongst educated people.

          I spend my spare time educating myself on everything from quantum physics and psychology to ancient civilizations and climate modelling. I enjoy learning.

          The more I learn, the less I like people.

          I find them inane, small minded and largely thought numbing. We have the capacity to be so much better as a people and instead trade this for pursuits that are far beneath us.

          Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. -Eleanor Roosevelt

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        • pepsiperfect

          It is NOT difficult to join Mensa.
          I completed the test, when I were younger.
          I however CHOSE not to pay the fee and become a full member !!

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        • pepsiperfect

          It is 1 VERSION.
          I also AM amongst the elite.
          Everybody knows how difficult it is to get a Guiness World Record.
          I have 2 - at this time, having already broken 1 record - waiting hopefully for them to award it

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  • Wolverine99

    come sit on my lap sweetheart and express all your feelings. :)

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    • Why your lap ? Why not your chair or couch

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