This is a most excellent thread. I have had the exact same experiences. I too am very logical, focused on tasks and do not wish to share everything about my life with co-workers (especially when they are reserved about themselves and asking all the questions often).

If you read my introduction you may see some similarities. I too have found that in all my research online I could not find a way to make working with certain "people types" is not able to be resolved. I am 40 now and I have lost more than that in jobs over the course of 25 years. Mostly I was fired and others I left due to abuse both verbal and physical.

Hopefully we can find some answers here and discuss these issues. Venting is always nice to do sometimes, right? Best wishes.