Wow, I know exactly what you mean. I'm a loner and really find that I prefer to be alone, but occasionally I get this crazy idea that I can handle a friend. Inevitably I end up being taken over by them and their problems. It even seems like they are trying to impose their thoughts and ideas about things into my life. AG. I realize this is a problem I have and my t swears that regular people like this to happen with their friends, but to me its an encroachment on my peace and aloneness. Its like I simply cannot handle having to deal with another person's ***** on top of my own. When you have friends they expect you to answer the phone; if you don't they want to know why not. They want you to listen to all of their problems and daily minutia and they have EXPECTATIONS! I HATE, HATE when someone has expectations of me!

Um, not helpful as I have no clue how to have a "normal" friendship, but just wanted to share that I really relate to what you said.