I disagree. Any relationship with any party, no matter if it's a relationship, friendship, business contract, or something else, are built upon one principle: mutual benefit.

The fact of the matter is that unless you have something that somebody wants, nobody will accept you over somebody that does. Yes, some might have pity on you and try to be your friend, but let's face it: who the hell wants to be pitied?

I'm sorry, but I don't buy into the whole "love yourself to be loved" B.S because human psychology doesn't work that way. Humanity always has and always will thrive off of conflict and mutual alliances alike. We are no different than any other animal; the only reason why we are at the top of the food chain is because of our high intellect as well as our capacity for cruelty. If our ancestors thought the way you do, we wouldn't be alive today because the human race would be extinct.

I will continue to work on being as good as I possibly can, that way I can be a benefit to other people. Once that day comes, and believe me, it will, I will finally have found my purpose.

Until then, I embrace the void.