I often feel alone though I try very hard to make friends and keep them. Many times I go out of my way for others. These people many times do little to reciprocate. Many times I feel some people take my overtures for granted. I feel they just expect me to do things. And I know or I think I know a big reason for their lack of desire in doing things for me in return is because of my anxiety.
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Then there are those who really don’t seem to mind my anxiety. These people many times I can’t handle being around without getting upset by what I see as rudeness or lack of respect. I am very sensitive to their behaviors though many times they mean no harm. But, still, I am affected.
Though married, many times my husband does his own thing. I think he does the best he can. He feels he helps me by being a good provider. He stays to himself because I think that is the way he is happiest and also it is hard for him to talk at times. I know listening to me can be taxing. We did a lot of talking when we dated . But, fast forward to now- it rarely happens.
So, I light candles and listen to soft music when I feel alone. It helps me to find peace. And offers me the calm being around good friends used to when I was younger- when I did not have the issues I do now.