backed away? What does that even mean?

I know the feeling man. I've been trying to invest in people for a good while now and it seems to backfire a bit. It seems that in today's day there is an outbreak of terror when it comes to commitment, even on the level of friendship. I'm currently dealing with a scenario myself where a friend of mine, in my opinion, is totally mishandling our situation by making space where I honestly think there doesn't need to be. It's made the relationship awkward and made things worse. I suppose the fear can be narrowed down to something I experience almost routinely at this point. I commit to people and they either can't or won't commit back. That leaves a mark. It hurts a lot and I would believe many wouldn't try simply in fear of that pain. I can tell you why I keep trying though, because the pain I am currently experiencing is nowhere near as painful as the apathy would be. If I didn't care anymore I would become bitter and sour and despise everyone inherently. I continue to commit in the hope that I find someone who isn't scared of making friends they want to keep. That feeling itself, will defeat any pain I feel from those who turned me down.

Reaching out more is awesome.. remember the other person is in many ways just like you, they feel fear sometimes, or need love, etc.🌟🤗🌷

Doors always open if you need to talk man.

I get that ...i do that too ...