Mrebo said:

darth_ender said:

People to me are fascinating, both as individuals and groups. As most who care a lick about me know, I'm a psychology major, and I've got a thing for sociology as well, so it may come as no surprise. I believe that humans are inherently good but extremely flawed. I really like to get to know them. I love learning about cultures and religions. I love learning about individuals and what makes them tick. People are amazing, and the more we understood each other, the better we'd get along I'm sure.

You're a psychology major?

I take a certain amusement in acting misanthropic. Though it's mostly (entirely) a defense mechanism. Also, I can get overwhelmed by too much socializing. Sadly, I think I've become increasingly wary of the sense of joy that can be inspired by humanity. I don't trust it as I once did :/

I'm sure a lot of it has to do with contentment in one's own life. Ideally, I want to be more engaged with people. At least in the abstract I like people.

Yes, I'm a psych major. I thought every OT.com member that stalks me (pretty much everyone) would have picked that up by now. In all seriousness, I'm sorry you don't derive enjoyment from people. People can really be rotten, horrible little creatures. But they really can be wonderful, well-intentioned, beautiful creatures as well. In spite of humanity's shortcomings, on the whole most people are good (or try to be--aside from those who take advantage of impressionable young ladies, then brush them off the next day ;)