7 Reasons Genuinely Nice People Often End Up With No Close Friends, According to Psychology

Being kind is a beautiful quality — and something the world needs more of. But strangely, many genuinely nice people find themselves feeling lonely, disconnected, or even excluded. Despite their warmth, empathy, and generosity, they often lack close friendships.

So why does this happen? Is being “too nice” somehow a social liability? According to psychology, it just might be.

Let’s explore 7 reasons why genuinely nice people may struggle to form deep friendships, and what they (and others) can do about it.