I don’t have many friends, but that is mainly my own problem. I do not like meeting new people. When I do, it’s usually because I get contacted, or happened to be in the same place as them. Even though I do have very close friendships that I cherish, and I would probably find more if I actually looked, but I simply can’t do it. Conversely, I often find myself trying to reduce the number of friends, consciously or subconsciously. I just like maintaining my tiny but tight circle of friends, whether it’s IRL or on the internet. (I’ve also ruined some friendships by crushing on them, but that’s not the point here.)
I do value internet friendships just as much as IRL friendships. They’re not inherently weaker just because of geographic distance. However, I also like physical contact sometimes, and technology just hasn’t reached that point yet.
When written down, it does seem like a paradox. I like both being alone and companionship. But then, I think that many others also have varying degrees of this experience. Just maybe not as introvert as me.
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