10 Reasons Smart People Feel Lonely

Have you ever felt like the smartest person in the room - only to find out that all around you are people just as smart if not smarter than you? It's not exactly a typical feeling of self confidence but it's more that sense of loneliness and longing for someone to share this knowledge with.

It's impossible to think about how much time is wasted trying to teach somebody something when it would be simpler for them to watch YouTube videos or look up answers on Google. That’s where we come in These are ten ways some highly intelligent people feel lonely, and what can be done about it.

1. Noticing all the things they don't know.

As intelligent people begin to discover information that is useful and new, they also find themselves aware of how much there is that they haven't learned. Even though an intelligence test scores somebody as highly intelligent, this doesn't mean intelligence can be measured.

There are so many different types of intelligence and the smartest person in one aspect cannot compete with someone else in another area. For example, you can have a great memory and be good at math but not know how to deal with people or talk naturally about certain topics.

2. The feeling of being left out or excluded from social interaction because you're smart.

Many intelligent people feel like they are never included in conversations simply because they're smarter than everyone in the room. This can be a lonely feeling and it's a shame because they have something that greatly adds to any group discussion.

However, these intelligent people will often find themselves sitting back and thinking I wish I could contribute my thoughts to this. As these people think of things going on around them, their minds are working overtime and they spend more time in solitude while others enjoy social interaction.

3. Being too busy at work or with schoolwork to make friends or develop relationships.

This is similar to the first one and it's a common occurrence. If a person is too busy trying to finish this and then that, they're not going to find time to make friends or date which means not having a healthy social life. The smart people who are doing this are aware that emailing their close friend every single day is not healthy, but they can't seem to put down their work; or they're spending all of their free time learning about what the instructor said in class.

4. Not being able to contribute to the conversation or act as the funny man in a party.

If you're one of those people who are always quiet and seem like they're trying hard not to piss someone off, then this may be what you're seeing in front of you. A lot of intelligent people tend to put up walls around themselves so that others can't see all that they have to offer. They have this feeling of loneliness because they feel like there is no one who can relate to them or at least hear what they have to say without thinking it's stupid.

5. Spending time with people who are socially awkward or don't understand them.

Another annoying feeling is spending time with people who don't seem to get that you're really smart. Their own jealousy and insecurity will cause them to always talk about stupid television shows or just be oblivious as to why you're talking about something so interesting. These intelligent people are better off spending time with others who ask their questions and want to listen instead of being in a boring conversation where they feel like they're not needed.

6. Not understanding the things that important others say or do.

Intelligent people can be caught off-guard when they're in a relationship with another intelligent person that they don't understand. The other person may say things that seem like nonsense to the other person. One day it's You have to have class; and then the next day it's I'm so tired of school. This is just a simple example but you get the point; relationships are tough and intelligent people tend to go for others who are not as intelligent which can cause some confusion between both parties.

7. Feeling like you're supposed to act in one way or another because of your intelligence.

It's not very easy to find people who like someone for who they are, and this intelligent person can feel that they're supposed to act a certain way because of their intelligence. These types of relationships can cause them a lot of anxiety and they don't know how to be themselves around their partner. They will then feel that they have to listen to rules, which is hard for an intelligent person who wants to live life on their own terms.

8. Not having enough people around you that understand what you're going through or feeling lonely.

These intelligent people may have someone in their lives that understands them completely but it may not exactly be the best relationship. However, what intelligent people need is someone who can hear them, understand them, and be there for them while they too can be there for the other person. For example, they may have a partner that always puts them down by calling them stupid and that's not a person who's going to understand your intelligence.

9. Being told something isn't good enough or isn't worth the time or effort.

Intelligent people don't like being told what to do or what not to do; especially when it seems like something they believe in is being questioned because it doesn't fit in with another person's idea of what their life should be like. It's not easy to be told that something that you've worked hard on isn't good enough for someone else especially if this other person just wants to make you feel bad about yourself.

10. Not being able to figure out if someone is actually interested in them or just wants them for something else.

This is a common thing that intelligent people see when they're dating someone new. They will wonder how much the other person truly likes them and are they genuinely interested in their life or are they just saying those words because they want something from them? This type of behavior is hurtful and it makes these intelligent people feel like they have another obstacle to overcome before being happy.

Finally

It's important to remember that intelligent people have plenty of insecurities and not all of their feelings are justified. However, they need to remember that they are also intelligent enough to know how to cope with them. The more you understand why they're feeling the way they do, the better chance you have at helping them out or at least making them feel better about themselves.