Being kind is one of the most universally admired traits. Truly nice people are compassionate, generous, empathetic, and often willing to put the needs of others before their own. They are the ones you can count on to lend a hand, listen patiently, or offer comfort when the world feels harsh. Ironically, however, many of these same kind-hearted individuals find themselves lacking close friendships.
It’s a painful contradiction: the very qualities that make someone a wonderful human being can also become barriers to forming deep, lasting bonds. Psychology helps explain why this happens. And once you understand these patterns, it becomes easier to shift them and create the kinds of friendships you deserve.
Here are seven reasons why genuinely nice people often end up without close friends—and what can be done about it.
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