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Authenticity doesn’t come with popularity.

And that’s okay. In fact, it might be one of the clearest signs of emotional clarity — of living in alignment with your true self.

I’m one of those people who doesn’t have many friends.

For a long time, I wondered if that was a flaw. Was I too quiet? Too sensitive? Too honest? But over time, I’ve come to understand that being genuine often narrows your circle — and deepens your sense of self.

When you show up as you truly are, you naturally filter out what doesn’t resonate. You don’t perform. You don’t adapt to be liked.

Genuine people often value peace over noise, stillness over drama, and clarity over convenience.

That often means spending more time alone.

But alone doesn’t mean lonely.

I don’t feel the need to laugh or cry with someone in order to feel connected.

Sometimes I approach a friend to hear their perspective — to learn something, or to reflect on social matters from another angle. But I don’t lean on others emotionally.

I’ve learned that I’m enough — or at least, I’ve grown into that space of being content in my own company.

It’s not about being perfect or invincible. It’s about knowing how to return to myself when I need to.

So no, I don’t have many friends.

And quietly, with no drama or shame, I’m at peace with that.