My former life partner of 20 years slowly has become more and more of a lone wolf. My teenage son is becoming more this way each day. They both enjoy time alone, however, don’t really seem happy in life. I know it is hard to be a partner to someone who’s only social, emotional outlet is you. The pressure is intense. I also know it from coming out of a period of social isolation myself, that opening up to others can be really difficult. It doesn’t work for me if the motivation is solely that I want friendships. It has to begin with a genuine interest in others, and a sincere effort to find what you may do for them as well.
Inside you are gifts, beautiful gifts. There are people who would love to see what is beautiful inside you. And they also need you to see what is amazing inside of them. There are your friends.