My relationship with my family is similar. I love them all dearly, but whenever I talk about something I’m passionate about they just kind of nod their head and say “uh huh. yeah, that’s great honey” and other similar lines. Unless I’m discussing politics, then they tell me I’m wrong and try to change the subject immediately.
For my entire life it’s been difficult to find people I can have substinative conversation with. No one ever wants to discuss philosophy, morality, history, or question our reality. I’m never around anyone who has the same opinions as me, or even thinks about the things I do. I would kill for a libertarian friend that lived close.
They’re just glued to Facebook. They want to talk about movies, their next big purchase, or vacation, or relationships. It’s made me feel quite alone, and I think turned me into an intorovert. I’ve had a couple friends here and there that I could dive into deep topics, but generally they aren’t as interested or informed as I am, or with the case of my best friend a Dade, move to Europe.
I’ve never been around intellectuals, or anything lik that. I dropped out of high school to play music, and eventually became a drug addict. Obviously I’m not going to find stimulating conversation in those circles. It’s hard to find anyone who even reads books.
This is why I find myself online so much. Searching for fulfilling ideas and conversations with strangers. It’s rewarding, but not the same as having vigourus conversation and debate in person; but it’s enough to keep me from going crazy.
Sorry for the rant. Couldn’t help myself. Thanks @ned.
Thanks for the open reply. Find your people and you will feel freed.
The situation is same here. People seem to entirely different in reality from what they are on Facebook. They talk philosophy and politics over there but hesitate to converse it in reality.
I don't really know if the people we crave their presence for even exist! What I do is to try to educate those who are around me of things I'm well aware of.