Sorry you feel so down.
In the main it is probably up to you to a certain extent. You must show you care for others and then you will find that your caring is returned. Caring is about loving (not romantic) your fellow humans and wanting to make them feel good about themselves. Try to be cheerful and friendly when you meet others and when you talk to them, talk in terms of their interests and their concerns. Show them you are willing to help or advise them.
I am sure if you try this for a month or so, forgetting completely about yourself, you will be surprised at the response.
Unfortunately, we live in a world of rush and tear with ever changing concerns and problems. This makes people rather insincere. You know the stuff "Have a nice day" and "Take care" and "No problem" These words trip off the tongue easily but often mean nothing. Really good close friends are generally few and far between but are worth their weight in gold so they are worth befriending.
Anyway, just try what I have said. Start caring about others and you will be rewarded. If a friend or colleague has been away ill, make a point not just of saying "How are you? OK?" but offer some help and show that you care about them. "Can I do some shopping for you? Can I give you a lift home? I will ring you (or contact you) tomorrow to see how you are." And be sure to do this.
I care about you and I want to see you as a happy and popular person.
Is it normal to want someone to just say they care about me?
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Sorry you feel so down.
In the main it is probably up to you to a certain extent. You must show you care for others and then you will find that your caring is returned. Caring is about loving (not romantic) your fellow humans and wanting to make them feel good about themselves. Try to be cheerful and friendly when you meet others and when you talk to them, talk in terms of their interests and their concerns. Show them you are willing to help or advise them.
I am sure if you try this for a month or so, forgetting completely about yourself, you will be surprised at the response.
Unfortunately, we live in a world of rush and tear with ever changing concerns and problems. This makes people rather insincere. You know the stuff "Have a nice day" and "Take care" and "No problem" These words trip off the tongue easily but often mean nothing. Really good close friends are generally few and far between but are worth their weight in gold so they are worth befriending.
Anyway, just try what I have said. Start caring about others and you will be rewarded. If a friend or colleague has been away ill, make a point not just of saying "How are you? OK?" but offer some help and show that you care about them. "Can I do some shopping for you? Can I give you a lift home? I will ring you (or contact you) tomorrow to see how you are." And be sure to do this.
I care about you and I want to see you as a happy and popular person.