Relationships are something that we cannot avoid. We will always have to develop a relationship with someone whether good or bad. It is up to us to make the decision of whether that relationship will be a positive or negative one in our lives. There are a number of things that factor into how we perceive and accept people. For me, how I feel about myself and how I feel I am viewed more than often plays a factor in how I react and socialize with others. This can be and has proven to be a dangerous and stressful way to live. When you aren't sure of yourself and who you are as a person, it will affect they way love and act around others...even the people who love you most. I am a testimony of this and can tell you that you MUST change that immediately. You will put relationships and life as you know it in jeopardy because of the distant, isolated personality that portray. When you aren't sure of yourself, you tend to build a wall and not open up and love others the way you should. Relationships of every kind being marriages, friendships, family, etc will be affected negatively. People who you love and who love you will start to feel neglected and uncomfortable around you because that is the way you treat them. I was told by someone very important to me that he felt that I seemed uncomfortable around him and that my happiness seemed forced. WOW!! That is something that will make you think and put things in perspective. This person happens to be my husband. Things aren't always as good as they should be in relationships because one or both parties aren't opening up and giving their all to the relationship in every way; mentality, physically, emotionally. The reasons for not doing so can come from anywhere and be for hundreds of reasons. The key is be open with the people you love...tell them how you feel so that they will be given the opportunity to understand; and possibly help you to overcome. Laugh, cry, joke, argue, fuss...don't hold back. Putting things out in the open will ensure that everyone involved understands what they are faced with and from there can address them. People can't change what you don't know is a problem. If you truly love someone and want him/her to be apart of your world; treat them that way. Make those people feel like they are important and that you want them around....or end up alone. What's your take on this??