Hey,
The title of this probably doesn't do too well of explaining what exactly I have going on.

Since I was little, I've always had problems with getting along with people my own age. Even now, I still rarely get along with people my own age, which sucks especially since I'm in high school. I've always gotten along with people many years older than myself. When I was five, I would spend time with mostly people at least twice my age. Now in high school the only people I talk to, and enjoy spending time with are adults. Two of the teachers at my school are like family, and I can talk to them about anything and feel comfortable and fulfilled. We can have conversations about our lives and passions, which I guess is what I need. The counselor said I could stop by whenever to have conversations with her, since we have a lot of interests in common (politics, philosophy, psychology, etc.) One of the front desk workers often talks to me, and even the principal seemingly gets along well with me. I even had a conversation with the principal about this the other day, and she said my personality and mentality isn't really meant for high school, but I'm much better suited for college/university. People always tell me I'm incredibly mature, and are often amazed by how 'profound' I am.

However, I also have a general dislike of people which makes this a lot harder. In no way am I ever rude to others unnecessarily, but I am incredibly cautious and distrustful. Whether I have a pessimistic or realistic outlook on the way people are, varies on what others believe. I believe that when it comes down to it, people will always look out for themselves before others. I find it near impossible to trust people, because of this. I'm always thinking and waiting for them to turn away or stab me in the back. Not only this, but I find I just generally dislike the way most people act and think.

Has anyone experienced this; either? Is it 'normal' to have a strong dislike of people and society? My counselor thinks it's probably a result of depression, but all my life I've never truly liked people, so it can't really be that, can it?