As in, you are a caring person, but just don't really care for any particular individual. Does it mean there is something wrong with you?
2006-12-30 12:37:16 · 13 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm not a psychologist, but there is such a thing as attachment disorder. People are just unable to bond with others. The roots are generally in a traumatic, disruptive childhood where there was no reliable, consistent, loving caretaker.
2006-12-30 12:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by silverside 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never put Imaka " thumbs down " before, but she and many other answers deserved it today. I am a schizoid type personality. This means that I am asocial and have low emotional range. There has been some attempt by mental health professional to " type " this very rare behavior. ( 1% of population ) They have generally agreed to accept it as what it is; a low frequency personality type. ( At wiki; under the personality disorder list ) As a scientist, this type of personality never bothered me, as my interest is canid behavior. Now I study dogs. I like dogs better than people. Does this mean I do not like people? Does this mean that I was traumatized when younger? Does this mean I am stifling my emotions? No! It means that I am indifferent to most people. It means that I am what I am, sans traumatic cause. It means that I have a lesser affect range. It is about acceptance for me and I am a person well committed to justice from the evidence; not emotionally influenced. You may not be this personality type, but you are an individual and not a construct of the psychological community. Be cautious!! These people were trying to " cure " homosexuality not that long ago, not to mention, though I will, they thought double bind mothers were causal of schizophrenia and " refrigerator mothers were causal of autism. Always take psychological advice with much more than a grain of salt.
2006-12-30 21:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sometimes there is something wrong, but not necessarily. Sometimes children who suffer traumatic events cannot feel any connection to other people. This is particularly the case if there was no bonding between the mother and child or if there was an abusive home life, either physically or emotionally. Some people have so little feelings or empathy for other people that they are described as sociopaths or psychopaths.
If you feel that you really don't care about anyone, you might want to seek some help to figure out what is going on. You may just be going through a particularly stressful period of your life, or it may be something more.
2006-12-30 20:49:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are types of people and also seasons of the heart. Some people are not as energized by interactions with people, as others are. There are more extroverts than introverts in the world, but through introversion, a lot of the finest accomplishments have been made. So, introverts are needed. Even tender hearted, feeling people have times of hurt and pain and one can't go around trying to heal all the wounds of the world, when one's self is bleedling profusely. Thus, there are the seasons of needful reclusion. I also think there are times of the year when regular normal people just feel less inclined to be about listening and caring about others. Not to worry, though. Someone else will step in and fill the gap.
2006-12-30 21:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may mean there is something wrong with you. You didn't specify whether you meant the person in question had no attachment for any individual as in a "romantic" relationship, or in general to even what could be presumed to be "close" family such as ones parents, siblings, spouse or children.
I think the real question may well be- Do YOU think there is something "wrong" with not caring about people emotionally. If you do, go get help.
Also I would recommend looking for a counselor who you really can connect with, not just the first name in the phone book.
Interview several or get recommendations from those you really care...Oops!!! Damn! I really dropped the ball on that one!
P.S.
Sorry, I HAD to- I have one of those really sick senses of humor...I dunno, maybe you and I...I mean perhaps you could "learn" to love me...
2006-12-30 21:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by SexyGypsyB 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How can you care but not care ? Surely you empathize with others who are in need of support......and you can sympathize with someone who has an uncureable disease .....or maybe feel sympathy for people who are oppresses or have a national tragedy.......
If you have a lack of empathy or sympathy there is something wrong .......these people are usually called sociopaths......
2006-12-30 20:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by cesare214 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A "caring person "in what way?One could also be a sociopath in one of the many different extremes there are for these types.
2006-12-30 20:57:50 · answer #7 · answered by MissCherokee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is a very human and admirable trait. It is human nature and separates us forom our animal friends. . This trait might not be appreciated by your peers if you are young.
You should be proud of this trait and eventually will know it is right to feel this way. Could be the start of your career. At least you will never regret it.
2006-12-30 20:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by jimmiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u asking the question means u may care
2006-12-30 20:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by Kreutzer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's just something you don't want to feel. But I'm certain that you don't lack emotions in general so no need to worry.
2006-12-30 20:40:11 · answer #10 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋