If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why does nobody like me?” you’re not alone.
As someone who used to be socially inept, I used to wonder the exact same thing.
Today, I want to share with you the reasons why and what you can do about it.
What You'll Learn In This Post
Is It Normal That Nobody Likes You?
It’s definitely not normal that nobody likes you.
You see, as human beings, we’re meant to be around each other.
That’s why we’re hardwired for connections.
That being said, if you’re wondering “Why does nobody like me?,” there’s a common reason that I’ve observed.
It’s most likely because you were never taught how to have a magnetic personality.
From what I’ve noticed, those who struggle to interact with people lack awareness and experience doing so.
Speaking from experience, I know this to be true.
Because I had a conservative upbringing, I wasn’t allowed to go out much when I was younger.
As a result, I never learned how to be more outgoing which made me really awkward later on in my life.
That being said, just know that you can figure out how to be more socially confident if you want to.
It’s a skill that can be developed with the right information, enough practice, and expert guidance.
How Do I Know That No One Likes Me?
If you’re curious to know if someone doesn’t like you, you just need to evaluate how responsive they are towards you.
For example, is the person you’re talking to looking around and creating distance away from you?
More importantly, does this happen to you on a consistent basis?
If so, then that’s a clear indication that you’re doing something that’s pushing others away and making them not interested in continuing the interaction with you.
What To Do When Nobody Likes You
1. Don’t Take Things Personally
Recently, I was having drinks with one of my good friends.
What I like about him is that he’s ambitious and entrepreneurial just like me.
In fact, every time we get together, we’re always talking about projects that we’re working on and things that we’ve learned so far.
Needless to say, hours would feel like minutes because we just have great conversations.
But before that get-together, I literally didn’t hear from him for a few months.
And for a while, I was a bit worried because I thought that he was avoiding me.
As a matter of fact, during our meet-up, I actually told him that.
I was surprised to see his reaction because he just chuckled and gave me a friendly nudge.
He said that I was being silly and reassured me that everything was good between him and me.
To clarify any confusion, he said that he was off the grid for a while because he went on a hunting trip.
He had to study for it, prepare his gear, and actually go hunting.
When he said that, I immediately felt relieved.
I now knew why he wasn’t replying to my messages before.
That being said, if you’re wondering “Why does nobody like me?” you have to challenge your assumptions.
At the end of the day, you just have no idea what’s really going on in people’s lives.
That’s why you shouldn’t take anything personally.
Instead of assuming the worst, train yourself to stay neutral and gather the right information.
2. Manage How You Feel
Keep in mind that your thoughts determine your emotions.
Whenever you feel bad, that’s a sign that you’re telling yourself a disempowering story.
Before I got into self-development, I used to get wrapped up in my negative thoughts so easily.
I had a bad habit of ruminating about the worst-case scenario all the time.
That’s why I always felt anxious because I didn’t know how to guide my thoughts.
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But all of that changed when I adopted a mindfulness practice.
For many years now, I’ve been meditating and journaling regularly.
They’re literally the best things that I’ve ever done for my mental and emotional health.
It’s made such a positive impact on how I feel about myself and my ability to interact with others.
By quieting your mind, you’ll be able to disassociate from your thoughts.
At that point, you now have the option to just observe them instead of getting caught up with them.
Also, when you write down whatever you’re thinking about, you’ll understand yourself better.
When you can actually see your thoughts, you can now question your assumptions to see if they’re true or not.
This will help you analyze what’s going on with you internally.
And then, you can tell yourself more empowering stories and make yourself feel better.
The better you are at doing this, the fewer emotional swings you’re going to have.
That way, you’ll prevent yourself from having such extreme reactions.
The last thing you want is to say or do things to others that you might regret later on.
3. Get Out Of Your Head
As a former shy guy, I used to struggle interacting with people.
In fact, I remember being so shy back in high school that I ate my lunch in a bathroom stall.
I was so afraid of being judged by others that’s why I avoided social situations.
Fast forward to today, that’s no longer the case.
I’m a lot more outgoing and feel at ease around people.
I have lots of like-minded friends that I’m excited to spend time with.
I’m also in a happy long-term relationship with a quality partner.
Looking back now, I realized that one of the biggest reasons why I struggled socially because of my mindset.
I used to automatically think that people wouldn’t like me.
In fact, this is a common issue that I see with a lot of our clients in our social skills coaching program.
They’re stuck in their heads ruminating.
They’re always so worried about the opinions of others.
That’s why they act shy and timid in social situations.
And because of their behaviour, nobody wants to interact with them.
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That being said, if you’ve asked yourself “Why does nobody like me?,” you need to think differently.
To help you with this, just imagine how you’d treat a friend that you haven’t seen in a while.
That’s the mindset that you’ll want to have whenever you interact with someone.
It’s your mind anyway, you can fill it with anything that you want.
Why not choose thoughts that make you feel good and support your goals?
When you assume you’ll get along well with others, you’ll act warm and friendly towards them.
By doing so, you’ll connect with anybody very quickly.
4. Be More Flexible
If you’ve ever had a friend only hit you up when they need something, you’re not alone.
In fact, this reminds me of someone that I used to hang out with.
He was a volunteer at the community center that I used to go to.
That’s where we initially met.
At first, I thought he was a pretty cool guy.
We were both into similar things and he was easy to talk to.
But then, the more I got to know him, the more I questioned our friendship.
What’s annoying about him is that he’ll only reach out to me if he needs a favor.
On top of that, he’ll only want to do something if it’s convenient for him.
If not, then he’s impossible to get ahold of or make plans with.
Initially, I did my best to be patient and understanding.
I just thought he would change so I gave our friendship a fair shot.
Unfortunately, he didn’t so after years of trying, I had to cut him out.
That being said, if you want more people to like you, you need to be more flexible.
Now I’m not saying you should bend over backwards for others.
But, you should try to accommodate their schedules and preferences as well.
By doing so, you become a lot easier to make plans with and people will be more inclined to spend time with you.
5. Focus On Adding Value
Keep in mind that a relationship is like a plant.
You have to nurture it on a consistent basis in order for it to grow.
If not, then it’s just going to shrivel and die.
That’s why you have to give more than you take.
Make an effort to consistently add value to your network.
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One of the best ways to do this is to ask your friends if there’s they’re struggling with something.
And then, if it’s within your skill set or if you have the necessary resources, go ahead and help them out.
Doing this doesn’t have to be anything complicated.
For example, let’s say someone’s having a difficult time with their health and fitness.
If you’ve read a great book on that topic, then feel free to recommend it.
If someone in your network needs a logo and you happen to know a great designer, then make the introduction.
At the very least, be there for them if they need emotional support.
Now I’m not saying you should be a people pleaser and bend over backwards for others.
You should never give from an empty cup.
That being said, you also need to be flexible and be willing to make compromises for others.
At the end of the day, it’s easy to connect with someone when things are good.
But it’s how you show up in less-than-ideal circumstances that can make or break your relationships.
6. Share The Spotlight
Personally, I love going to any type of self-development conference.
In fact, it’s one of my favorite ways to make new connections.
I just enjoy being around other growth-oriented individuals.
I also know that I’ll learn something useful from the speakers so going there feels like a good use of my time.
Recently, I attended one of these events and introduced myself to someone I haven’t met yet.
He runs a startup and he’s developing an app to help out restaurants.
At first, I thought he was fascinating.
But as our interaction continued, I quickly lost interest in wanting to get to know him.
In fact, I had to pretend that I needed to go to the bathroom so I could end the conversation.
So, what happened?
This guy just talked about himself the whole time.
He had a full monologue and went on and on about all the things that he was about to do.
He kept making all sorts of projections on how much money he was going to make and what his company was going to be worth.
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Now don’t get me wrong, you should definitely be proud of your accomplishments.
You should also volunteer information about yourself when you meet people.
By doing so, you give them things to work with and you make it easy for them to interact with you.
But if you’re wondering how to make people like you, try not to brag about yourself too much.
If you do, then you’ll come across as someone insecure.
In order to appear more charismatic, always remain humble and share the spotlight with others.
Make sure there’s an equal amount of sharing and relating when you talk to someone.
Do your best to remember at least 5 interesting facts about the other person.
By being genuinely interested in others, they will be interested in you as well.
7. See The Best In Others
Personally, I hate shopping.
I only buy stuff whenever I really need something.
Not that long ago, I was at the mall just running some errands.
As I was walking, I noticed a guy smiling at me.
He held his hand up slightly to get my attention.
So I stopped to listen to what he had to say.
He told me that he really liked my outfit.
At first, I was a bit taken aback because I wasn’t expecting his comment.
I definitely appreciated his kind words.
I said thank you and we both went on with our day.
But then, I noticed something different in me.
After that interaction, I now have a smile on my face and an extra pep in my step.
That guy totally elevated my mood and made me feel really good about myself.
And guess what?
It cost him nothing to do that other than just a bit of time and very little effort.
But the impact he made on me was huge.
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That’s why if you’ve ever wondered “Why does nobody like me?” you actually need to train your mind to see the best in others.
Remember, if you have something good to say, make sure you express it verbally.
Just think about it.
How many times have you noticed someone’s hair, jacket, or shoes and you just thought it was awesome?
Don’t you think they would want to hear that?
Just imagine how good it feels when someone says something nice to you.
I’m sure you would love it too so make sure you do it for others as well.
By being generous with your compliments, you’ll make people’s days and leave a positive impression on them.
On top of that, you’re also conditioning yourself to look for positive things.
This way of thinking will make you less pessimistic which will make you feel better.
As you can see, it’s a win-win for everybody so make sure you do this more often.
Conclusion
If you’ve ever wondered “Why does nobody like me?,” I just shared with you my best tips.
Feel free to go through them again and implement them as much as you can.
And now, let’s turn it to you.
Which one of these tips are you going to implement first?
Are you going to work on not taking things personally or on being helpful to others?
Send me a message on Instagram and let me know.