Haha jokes on me i guess. Im to nice to people and try way to hard to have friends just to get hurt every time. Im done letting people in id rather live a lonely life.
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@Crissy please help
The people who try the hardest to be good to others are usually the ones who’ve been hurt the most, that pattern is exhausting and the walls go up for a reason. You don’t have to let everyone in, just try not to close the door on the right ones before they get a chance, this community has people in it who care about you. I care about you. Message me anytime. 
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People pleasing. I'm working on smashing that as we speak
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Well said. I hope Ashlee messages you soon, as I know you can help
I've been going through the same thing. It's hard when not everyone's intentions are pure.
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Hey Ashlee,
I am sorry to read your experiences. I have felt similarly many times.
Over time I learnt to be good with who I am. Being at peace with being alone.
I found I was most happy meeting new people one at a time. Such as for a coffee. Understanding who they are with a one on one conversation.
I have issues myself so not everyone wants to be around me.
I still keep trying to meet new people. I have no expectations from them. Being a 50 year old man meeting new people is not as easy as it was when I was young.
Plus my standards are higher today. I am not a fan of small talk. I like real conversations.
I know everyone is going through something. So if they disrespect me multiple times I am okay walking away from them and saying No to meeting or doing more things for or with them.
I do not have to explain myself to people that will find flaws in my replies.
The world has many cruel and selfish people. I was that may myself to many people when in action.
I learn my lessons and move on when I need to. Grow from each failure. But keep trying, because there are still a lot of amazing people out there. I hope you meet some of them soon.
Sorry this happened