Inability to connect with others from "summary" of No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
The feeling of being unable to truly connect with others is a heavy burden to bear. It is like constantly wearing a mask, hiding your true self behind a facade of smiles and small talk. Every interaction feels superficial, like you are speaking a different language that no one else can understand. You long for someone to see through the mask, to reach out and touch the real you that lies buried deep within. But the fear of rejection, of being judged and misunderstood, keeps you at a distance. You watch as others form close bonds and friendships, wondering what it must feel like to truly belong. The isolation that comes with this inability to connect weighs heavily on the soul. It is...
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