Let’s talk about how hard it is to truly connect with someone. As someone who's quite introverted, it took me years of struggle to finally find my circle - my beloved people who truly get me. Then I moved abroad, not knowing anyone. And just like that, I found myself back at square one: struggling to connect, feeling drained by small talk, failing to bond, and missing my friends deeply. Building real connections takes time, effort, and a kind of vulnerability that doesn’t always come easy, especially if you’re wired to keep your world small. Starting over is tough, even when you’ve done it before.