@Rose76: Thanks for your post. It contains a mixed of intellectual and emotional intelligence (obviously, I lack the latter), and I couldn't agree more with you. Conceptually, I understand that there is a price for everything. I lack the resilience you mentioned. I think I'm still fragile and not mature emotionally. I have a problem controlling my overwhelming emotions when socializing and being rejected or hurt. I haven't been sociable all my life, even as a kid. I was only connecting with my family members. Even then, I did that only when necessary. We were a closed (extended) family. So, I haven't developed this emotional resilience. My father was always protective of us (and critical), and didn't allow us to experience social life, because he was afraid that we would be exploited or hurt. I realize this is my issue mainly, because others seem to go about their social life despite being hurt sometimes. I try my best not to, but I hurt people in my life. I'm no saint.