Social skills are not equally easy for everyone.
> makes me think he’s simply not a good friend and deserves to be rejected.
You sound like maybe a bit more rejection would have been good for your sense of empathy.
> makes me think he’s simply not a good friend and deserves to be rejected.
You sound like maybe a bit more rejection would have been good for your sense of empathy.
In the article, the author reached out for feedback on what happened and the person didn't choose to say any "honest hard things."
I absolutely think it is fair to blame society today for treating people who face social challenges with contempt and scorn.
However, I disagree that there is any obvious evidence that this author has a hard time maintaining friendships.