I won't conclude that the OP is lacking in social skills, because it seems to be weird that being articulate and lacking in social skills can coexist. Being a g

I won't conclude that the OP is lacking in social skills, because it seems to be weird that being articulate and lacking in social skills can coexist. Being a good writer means you have to write in the view of your readers and be very considerate. And I think those are the same social skills. Self-centered person can't be a good writer. I can resonate to this article. I feel lonely and at the same time, I have been pruning my direct circle. As I grow older, my circle gets smaller, because I found most connections are not nutritious. Many of my colleagues seem to only care about two topics, 1. the (micro) housing market. 2. how to send their kids to the Ive league. There is no talking about innovation, creativity, ideas. The topics don't have to be about tech, music, finance, art are all good. My point is, I think being an interesting person, one has to be curious and has some spiritual pursue above the life itself. Unfortunately most people (in my life) seem to be the same industrial products being manufactured on a same conveying belt.