Getting along well with people older and younger than me but struggling with people my age. Does it happen to you?
(This post isn't about romantic connections but friendships.)
All my life, most of my closest friends were either older or younger than me. At school this age difference was about 1-3 years. Now as an adult who was entered the workforce, I have noticed that most people I have a connection with are either older or younger. I am in my 30s so when I say older I mean 40s and 50s and younger I mean 20s.
With my older friends, I get along very well, we can talk for hours and I always appreciate their advice and guidance. With my younger friends I'm more like a mentor. I've noticed that they seek me for advice and I really enjoy providing my own opinion and helping then on their issues.
When it comes to people my age, I have always struggled to make friends. I do have friends my age but not many and while I watch others my age form connections fast, I feel that for me it is very difficult sometimes even impossible.
I wonder if other INFJs feel the same way or have had similar experiences.