All I can say is, I used to be like that. Your approach to professional relationships is healthy as far as I can make out (&quot;1-3 co-workers ... All others I keep at a distance&quot;). The only thing I&#x27;d suggest you develop upon is the relationships outside of work, keeping things lightweight (superficial, even) if you find people draining. What&#x27;s important is to just be there. Socialising is like a muscle the more you use it the stronger, more enjoyable, and easier it will be to use it.