You're not weird, Ripose. Not that I can tell anyhow. Certainly no weirder than me.

I'm sorry you feel ostracized. I agree with others that it is a perception issue. I've heard one of the things they say in DBT is, "feelings aren't facts". Our brains seem to like to convince us otherwise.
Nice job on the new avatar! How does the software work? Does it automatically just convert from a picture or do you get to play with it too?
Fellow 50- something. I've been odd one out since forever except for about 4 years, but that was decades ago. Same thing-- nice, but guess it takes more. You say you have trouble reaching out. Do you tend to be a private person? Yes on both counts over here and I suspect that's a significant factor. I don't share much and consequently don't really connect. Honestly, I don't feel a lot in common with the majority of people, so my motivation is low. Mostly I'm ok with it. Like you, I learned well how to keep myself amused. You strike me as a rather private person. Would you say that is so? Do you think it gets in the way of connecting at all?