Sometimes I feel the same way that you do about most people. Unfortunately, a lot of people tend to be a lot more focused on their own problems then those of others. We live in a me, me, me society. More and more people are becoming narcissistic and cold. If it's not their problem, then most people would rather not deal with anything that doesn't involve them on some level.
There are still some caring and genuine people out there, but you have to look hard to find them. Sometimes you just have to give some people the benefit of the doubt when life becomes to overwhelming for them to deal with.
If they're always all about themselves though, then it's best to move on and ignore them as they'll do nothing but frustrate you and make you think that everyone else is just like them when that's not always the case.