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Why do I feel like no one likes me?

My friends, people I’ve just met, even my family it just seems like they all have an ulterior motive. Its just something about the way they look at me or smile or even laugh at what I say that seems kind of, fake. It seems like they’re just being my friend for my benefit. With people I’ve just met its the same kind of thing, the things they say to me even if it’s a compliment or not, something inside just tells me “don’t believe them, don’t trust them” the way they look at me, the look in their eyes. Something inside me tells me that its all wrong, and not worth pursuing. My family, I’m not talking about my inner family, but about my cousins aunts and uncles. They all don’t even seem like they really like me, they ignore me. My cousins are the worst, they act like I’m not there, like I’m not apart of the family and their smiles just seem all fake. I never felt that way toward my family before but, things have just really gone to hell. Then again at the same time I’m feeling this, I’m questioning if they feel the same way toward me, if their wondering if I’m not sincere, if I’m faking. I feel like people are talking about me, I just feel it. I’m sad because of this, I don’t want to feel that everyone is out to get me. I don’t want to hate everyone, I don’t want to be closed off. Problem is I can’t open up I don’t trust anyone.

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C.D. offline Verified User (2 years, 10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (15 minutes after post)

It’s a vicious cycle. YOu have to break the ice.

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DarkSnow offline Verified User (3 years, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (21 minutes after post)

It seems like paranoia. The people who are kind to you, you think they have an ulterior motive. The people who aren’t kind to you, and aren’t mean to you, but mostly ignore you, you think they are the worst. So if a person is kind to you or isn’t kind to you, you suspect them.
Have you ever been hurt in the past? Had someone who really did have an ulterior motive so now you have more trouble trusting people because of it?
I’d say, if you can’t trust random strangers who you talk to once and will never talk to again to not have ulterior motives, there is indeed a large problem. Because people aren’t out to get others normally, they mostly ignore people.

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Always griffin offline Verified User (2 years, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (22 minutes after post)

GIANT CYBER HUG coming your way
But you know, with family been there, done that
God bless

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nancylynn2 offline Verified User (2 years, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (28 minutes after post)

Dear Friend, The only one who can really help is God. I know cause he helped me. He wants you to receive what he wants me to share, below.

Our Father has requested that I give you this message. You have not received this by mistake and in no way shape or form should you ignore what is being said to you!
This is the most import information that anyone will ever receive!
Our Father wants you all to know the truth. He loves each and every one of you! No matter what you have done and or are currently doing. He is not pleased with all that we do, but this never stops him from loving us anyway. God created us for companionship. We are here on this earth to learn how to love, & the importance of love & how to be a good companion. God wants all of his children to except the gift of eternal life that he has made available through salvation. We must invite Jesus into our heart to be a part of our spirit. John 3:16. We must confess our wrongful acts and ask Jesus to forgive us for doing them to begin with.(everyone who ever will live, will do something wrong) We must ask God to guide us in our daily life and do our best not to do wrong acts. Talk with God in your mind all day long. He will direct your path. When you ask God a question, clear your mind & close our eyes & wait to see what God is saying to your heart. He will answer you, if you wait for an answer. Praise him especially when things are bad & I promise you, things will get better faster than if you don’t. I hope you will answer the father “He stands at the door of your heart & knocks …. Open the door and welcome him… There is no greater love in this world than the love of Our Father, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Love the Lord with your all. Consulting him in all you do, & do not worry If what he tells you to do makes no sense to you. If you are not sure in what he is telling you, ask him for clarification, I.E. a clear sign. Signs can come from a person, the TV, and the radio just to name a few of the channels that the Lord has used with me personally. Now, if you’re smart you will do what he tells you. Life is awesome when you listen. God REALLY, REALLY LOVES US LIKE CRAZY!!!!! HE HAS ALREADY PURCHASED ALL THESE BLESSINGS THAT HE SO DESPERATELY WANTS TO SPOIL HIS CHILDREN WITH. HE IS WAITING FOR US TO EARN THEM. We earn them by walking humbly with our Father. It’s not heavenly to spoil an ungrateful brat. Love each other. You do this by thinking in each situation prior to acting, how would I want to be treated if I where in that persons situation. ALWAYS give grace,
Grace =’s kindness, giving the benefit of the doubt ) isn’t this how we all prefer to be treated?
If you desire to learn the truth about God “Joyce Meyer” is a wonderful teacher. You can find her on TV, or you can go to www.youtube.com and type her name in the search window. Then you can pick the topic your heart needs. I’m honored to be able to share this message.
I pray for all God’s children to be blessed every night..

Dr. Ralph offline Verified User (4 years, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (28 minutes after post)

I don’t trust anybody either. If you have one good friend you can really trust you are lucky. Most people are looking out for themselves.

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An Unknown Location | 2 years, 1 month ago (4 months after post)

I know what you mean. I sure hope you are just being sensative though, it is very hard to feel emotionally normal and content when you have reason to feel liek the black sheep. I have actually had family hurt me- have you? Everyone I have every met as well as family has hurt me and I am not just being sensative or one sided… Sometimes you can’t help who is in your life- they just are. I find my family and the people in my social circle to be rude and uncourteous. Its like say and do as they please with no respect to other’s feelings…whenever I stick up for myself, or what I think is right, I get judged….it’s rediculous…what ever hppened to treat others how you want to be treated…peopel are indeed out for themselves these days..compassion is steadily disappearing in the human race.
like said- I hope that is not YOURcase though- u may just be going thru depression, or a phase of self questioning/trying to define who you are. Take a good look at yourself and who you are how you act and treat others, and if you KNOW deep inside you are a good person and someoen to be admired- then forget everyone else, you don’t need people who judge others…its hard to start over, but try to get out and meet other types of people more like yourself. Donm’t compromise your true self or happiness for anyone…

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stevenlovatt offline Verified User (1 year, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 11 months ago (6 months, 2 weeks after post)

Hey there :)
i know exactly what you’re going through as I’m suffering the same problem, hence why i’m here :P
maybe a talk with someone else who’s having the same problem would help? if so, throw me an e-mail sometime - i> small>(email removed) /small> /i>
would be nice to exchange views on it and see how someone else copes xx

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An Unknown Location | 1 year, 3 months ago (1 year, 3 months after post)

I feel that way a lot these days. It is not easy. I think it comes from the fear of being rejected. It has brought my attention to how much I consider the opinion of others, how I let their reactions determine for me whether I am acceptable or not. I give people (who really don’t know me at all) power to influence how I feel about myself.

I think God is trying to move me away from what society wants me to be. I’ve discovered the general public does not like it when you don’t fit the “mold” of what is comfortable for them. I’ve learned that if someone has a problem with me (for no real good reason), it is what it is…”Their problem!”

I’ve observed that often it is my own lack of “self-acceptance” that makes me think others don’t accept me. I remember one day I tripped up the stairs making an *** out of myself. I began to get frustrated with my clumsiness. Then my boyfriend piped up with a delightful chuckle and said, “That’s my girl.” When he said that to me I realized that what was likable about me was all a matter of opinion. He liked me just the way I was. It was me who didn’t like me.

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Always griffin offline Verified User (2 years, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 2 months ago (1 year, 3 months after post)

Sending you a Giant Cyber Hug
and if you don’t mind i’d like to add you to my prayer list.
I have those feeling too.
Yes the people at my church are nice to me. but i leave and go home
alone. I play scrabble alone and usually win

I am using a computer, but i’m listening to hallowedgroundministries.com
Joseph Sir is singing the man’s voice is so soothing
i don’t know how to do that move & paste stuff howpe you can hear Joseph sing

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Tyson.ritte offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 2 weeks ago (1 year, 6 months after post)

I feel the same way. I feel as though they simply lack the ability to like me. Like they dont physically like or love me, no matter who they are. and I think of reasons why they would supposedly like me. I am totally understanding and here for you.

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Always griffin offline Verified User (2 years, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 2 weeks ago (1 year, 6 months after post)

i hate to ask cause i feel the same.
But how do you feel about yourself

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An Unknown Location | 10 months, 3 weeks ago (1 year, 7 months after post)

i know what you mean about church. same thing. family can be really cruel. dont let it get you down. look at the good things in your life and in you. stand on those things and dont forget about jesus.

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Always griffin offline Verified User (2 years, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 10 months, 3 weeks ago (1 year, 7 months after post)

really look for the good no matter how small it might seem

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An Unknown Location | 5 months, 4 weeks ago (2 years after post)

I dont mean to sound like I’m glad you feel that way but I am glad to hear that I am not alone in feeling that way. In my family everyone it seems has a friend in each other but I am alone in that. no one comes to visit me but they visit each other. I try not to care but I do. If I could figure out what is wrong I would fix it. I have tried everything and I have given up, I HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO TRY.
Judy

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