You will lose people, but do not lose yourself.

“I don’t want to flee from life, I know the beauty of it... I’m trying not to be alone so much. And, man, it’s a struggle. I want to get married. I want to have kids. That’s at the top of the mountain. I’ve got to climb the mountain ...

• You do me a favor — I owe you one next time. 
• You say, “thank you”— I have to say “you’re welcome.” 
• You send me an email— it’s rude not to get back to you. 
• You follow me — it’s rude not to follow you back. 

Helping others helps you to see your own worth. 

Switch your focus from “What’s wrong with me?” to “How can I give back?”