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It sounds like you're struggling to connect with others on a deeper level. Building meaningful connections can be challenging, especially when comparing ourselves to others on social media and feeling like we don't measure up. One approach that can help is to focus on empathy and being present in your conversations. Instead of trying to impress others or worrying about how you measure up, try to genuinely listen and understand their experiences and emotions. Showing vulnerability and being open about your own struggles can also help create stronger connections. It's important to remember that everyone has their own internal struggles, regardless of outward appearances. By approaching interactions with authenticity and compassion, you can foster deeper relationships with those around you.

Rob Mack | The Art of Positive Psychology & the Science of Well-Being - Art of Charm Ep.#745

They're gonna have some times where they slip up and they're going through some turmoil and they may even be on the verge of suicide and depression . How can we be better friends to those people who are going through their struggles ? Oh , beautiful question .

Rob Mack | The Art of Positive Psychology & the Science of Well-Being - Art of Charm Ep.#745

And a lot of these dark emotions , you're feeling the lack of happiness , the , the lack of gratitude in your life is simply because you haven't been heard . You haven't been able to connect on a deeper level . And a lot of times we go in and we're like , OK , I'm gonna fix this person up and I'm gonna just put a smile on it .

Rob Mack | The Art of Positive Psychology & the Science of Well-Being - Art of Charm Ep.#745

My family was good . You know , I never felt that I was connecting with anyone on a truly deep level . Like I didn't know or feel like I was known , you know .

Rob Mack | The Art of Positive Psychology & the Science of Well-Being - Art of Charm Ep.#745

Yeah . And I struggle with that actually , it's funny because being in the helping profession and being a happiness coach , all the marketing and advertising experts would say Rob , you've got to advertise the problem and push on that pain . And I'm like , I'm so sorry .

Rob Mack | The Art of Positive Psychology & the Science of Well-Being - Art of Charm Ep.#745

Yeah . And when you look around and you feel that you're there , but you're not there because you don't have the relationships in your life . You can count on you distrust everyone and all you're doing is chasing likes and comments .