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Do you give a lot of yourself to people?

But find that you don’t get a lot back. I try quite hard to make friends but maybe I’m a little too much for people. I like to be honest but maybe I should hold back a bit.
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RubySoo · 56-60, F
I used to. Not so much these days. I've realised I need my energy for myself and those closest to me who really matter.
Strongtea · 22-25, M
Yes, I think I might think about it and be a little less full on. I’m not sure it’s much benefit. I think I maybe annoy people a bit.@RubySoo
RubySoo · 56-60, F
@Strongtea i learned from experience, (only in recent years to be honest) many people only want you around while you fulfill a need within them. Especially online. You connect, chat, laugh, confinde, listen, then one day you vent to them....but, the'd rather laugh with a new friend than but effort into listening to your woes.
Whats really sad, is they often turn it on you saying you're no fun anymore, or yr too intense, too needy, whereas actually.... you havent changed in how you are with them....its their need of you you has changed.

I used to get hurt by it, but now Im able to accept its just how it is for many people.
Strongtea · 22-25, M
Thankyou for that, that’s helpful! Sorry that you’ve been through that. @RubySoo
RubySoo · 56-60, F
@Strongtea im sure almost everyone goes through it at some point. You will just come to a point along the way where you realise its happening.. .like you already have, but it takes a fair while again to actually accept it and think to yrself ' ah.. feck this....im not going through it again' but it will happen one day.
I hope it happens sooner for you than it did me.
Strongtea · 22-25, M
Thankyou 😊@RubySoo