>make the conscious decision to be social when I move in to student apartments
>it's a struggle, but I force it and over the year closely befriend 3 people I share a kitchen with
>see them every day, become intertwined in their lives, invest in what they're invested in, have empathy
>now everyone is moving out and I'll never see them again
What's the fucking point, I'm so upset.
Can you imagine what extroverts go through? They make these connections all the time then go, rinse and repeat. They must be sociopaths or something.
>>37640448
>Can you imagine what extroverts go through? They make these connections all the time then go, rinse and repeat. They must be sociopaths or something.
No, they are aware right at the beginning that it's only temporary; they don't get attached as much as you do. Being social is just how they are normally. Being nice isn't a sacrifice to them, it doesn't mean more than just being normal.
To you, all these things are great gifts from you to them, to them, it's just how most people are.
Realise that most people are cool. Great friendships go even deeper than that. And they stay.
>>37640448
Actually extroverts would've gotten their phone numbers so they could keep in touch over summer and when school starts back up.
>>37640523
I'll keep developing these skills. It caught me unawares this time.