Im having trouble showing compassion and being close to others...?

Question

i dont really know how... i also dont know how to open up to people.. how can i learn to be more compassionate with people and show love?

Answer 1

Popo, the only encouragement I can offer you is for you to know that the minute you have children, showing love comes naturally and instantly.

Showing compassion comes from having concern, empathy and  (to a degree) pity for others. I'm not certain they are learnt or inherent.

A suggestion; do you have any free time you could donate to a volunteer organisation?

Something where you will come in contact with others less fortunate.

The homeless, the elderly.

I regularly visit a nursing home, NOBODY could not feel compassion for elderly and ill people who have no family to visit them.

Do for others is my only practical suggestion.