Why do I feel like I don't belong in this era?

[Anonymous]

Since my childhood, I have always felt like something was wrong, as if I shouldn't be here. It's like I should have existed in the past; I have never truly understood nor been able to express myself within the culture, society, and people of this era. Whenever I look at old images from the 1800s and 1900s, a sense of belonging and yearning arises within me. Throughout my life, there has always been a feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction within me towards this era. The music, clothing, and people of the past feel much closer to me.

[exitseven]

It is natural to feel this way especially if you feel like you do not belong in the present time. I used to be obsessed with the 1940s when I was a kid.

I bet if you really did go back there you would not think it was all that great. The lack of central heat and indoor plumbing alone would get pretty old after the first day or so.

[Guy13]

You are simply avoiding some sort of reality that is [resent in your life. We all do that to some degree.

[midnightcavern01]

It's possible you're an old soul and it's also possible you're struggling to make attachments to you're present life.

[Oddball99]

I always wanted to live in the 90’s or 80’s , I don’t understand today’s world as much.