 So, there are a few things in my life which can make the average person feel rather miserable. Lack of intimacy, lack of relationships and friends, all for several years and counting. i feel rather shit about it of course and I do miss it, but when I look at other people online and offline. Most of them who face those same issues experience much more depressive feelings, even suicidal feelings. Lost of all hope. And even though it's continuing for many years now, I'm still fairly optimistic and cherish hope for the future. What does this say about me? Am I just naive? Or is it some form of coping mechanism?