{"id":1278,"date":"2023-03-12T08:28:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T08:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=1278"},"modified":"2023-03-12T08:29:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-12T08:29:09","slug":"why-do-i-hate-socializing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Why Do I Hate Socializing?&#8221; 10 Reasons and What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I always had difficulty connecting with other people. I would avoid crowds and too much social interaction.<\/p>\n<p>At some point, I started wondering,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>What\u2019s wrong with me? Why do I hate socializing? Why do I fail to connect with others?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If this sounds familiar, read on to understand the reasons behind this uncomfortable social experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#Why_Do_I_Hate_Socializing_10_Reasons\" title=\"Why Do I Hate Socializing? 10 Reasons\">Why Do I Hate Socializing? 10 Reasons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#1_You_dont_feel_connected_to_other_people\" title=\"1. You don\u2019t feel connected to other people\">1. You don\u2019t feel connected to other people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#2_You_dont_like_superficial_communication\" title=\"2. You don\u2019t like superficial communication\">2. You don\u2019t like superficial communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#3_You_are_an_introvert\" title=\"3. You are an introvert\">3. You are an introvert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#4_You_suffer_from_social_anxiety\" title=\"4. You suffer from social anxiety\">4. You suffer from social anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#5_You_have_self-esteem_issues\" title=\"5. You have self-esteem issues\">5. You have self-esteem issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#6_Socializing_is_not_a_high_priority_for_you\" title=\"6. Socializing is not a high priority for you\">6. Socializing is not a high priority for you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#7_You_are_in_the_wrong_company\" title=\"7. You are in the wrong company\">7. You are in the wrong company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#8_You_are_too_negative_and_expect_the_worst_from_other_people\" title=\"8. You are too negative and expect the worst from other people\">8. You are too negative and expect the worst from other people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#9_You_lack_social_skills\" title=\"9. You lack social skills\">9. You lack social skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#10_You_are_disappointed_in_people\" title=\"10. You are disappointed in people\">10. You are disappointed in people<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Hate_Socializing\" title=\"What to Do If You Hate Socializing?\">What to Do If You Hate Socializing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_I_Hate_Socializing_10_Reasons\"><\/span>Why Do I Hate Socializing? 10 Reasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_dont_feel_connected_to_other_people\"><\/span>1. You don\u2019t feel connected to other people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first reason is that you feel like you don\u2019t have a lot in common with other people. This may be due to many things, including rare personality traits, high intelligence, lack of empathy, or mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe other people seem too <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/shallow-person-signs\/\">shallow<\/a> and dull to you. Maybe they just have totally different interests in life.<\/p>\n<p>The reason for this lack of connection may be hidden in your own personality traits too\u2014you may be too aloof and low on empathy, so you find it difficult to show interest in other people. Whatever it is, you just feel that you are too different from others to enjoy interaction with them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_dont_like_superficial_communication\"><\/span>2. You don\u2019t like superficial communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typically, a great deal of social interaction revolves around small talk and shallow chitchat. This is what\u2019s considered polite and appropriate in our society.<\/p>\n<p>But what if you don\u2019t like this type of communication? You\u2019d feel bored and annoyed, wouldn\u2019t you? When you are about to attend a social event, you know that you will have to answer all those \u2018what\u2019s up\u2019 questions and get involved in pointless conversations.<\/p>\n<p>So, you end up avoiding socializing entirely. That\u2019s not because <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/jobs-for-people-who-hate-people\/\">you hate people<\/a>\u2014you just seek to have deeper and more meaningful connections with others.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s one of the main reasons why I don\u2019t like socializing in the usual sense of this word. It&#8217;s always paired with small talk and pointless pleasantries, which feel like a waste of time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_are_an_introvert\"><\/span>3. You are an introvert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1280\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-dont-i-like-socializing.jpg\" alt=\"why don't i like socializing\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-dont-i-like-socializing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-dont-i-like-socializing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-dont-i-like-socializing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think the previous reason rings the bell to all introverts. The quiet ones prefer more meaningful communication to small talk. So, sometimes we may feel like we hate socializing because we can\u2019t stand all those pleasantries and shallow conversations.<\/p>\n<p>This is where a common myth about introverts stems from\u2014people often think that we are <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/antisocial-vs-introverted-difference\/\">antisocial<\/a> and hate everyone. Why do introverts hate socializing, they ask? In reality, we don\u2019t\u2014we just prefer to have a small circle of friends we can trust and be ourselves with.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t see the point of attending large social gatherings and <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/how-introverts-make-friends\/\">making new friends<\/a> all the time. We feel much more comfortable having small get-togethers and sticking to long-term friendships.<\/p>\n<p>As an introvert, I hate socializing as extroverts see it\u2014parties, big social circles, multiple social connections. But I love it on my terms \u2013 a couple of trusted friends and deep personal conversations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_suffer_from_social_anxiety\"><\/span>4. You suffer from social anxiety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Someone who has social anxiety suffers from a range of uncomfortable symptoms in the most trivial social situations. This might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/publications\/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">include<\/a> trembling, sweating, and an overpowering feeling of anxiety for no solid reason.<\/p>\n<p>A socially anxious person may feel painfully uneasy when they talk to a salesman or run into an old schoolmate in the street. That\u2019s because their anxiety typically stems from an irrational fear of being judged and rejected.<\/p>\n<p>So, with all these uncomfortable experiences, it makes perfect sense why socially anxious people hate socializing. It just doesn\u2019t bring them any pleasure, and it only causes overwhelming discomfort, paired with irrational fears and racing thoughts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_have_self-esteem_issues\"><\/span>5. You have self-esteem issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Something similar happens when you suffer from low self-esteem. Of course, in this case, you won\u2019t get all those terrible symptoms socially anxious people have. But you may still find socializing uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because your insecurities leave you worrying too much about your performance in social situations and the way other people see you. You will worry that you don\u2019t look attractive enough, or that you are not funny enough and people get bored in your company.<\/p>\n<p>You may be so preoccupied with the <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others\/\">impression you make on others<\/a> that these thoughts and worries don\u2019t let you have a good time at social gatherings. As a result, you may end up not enjoying social activities at all.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you ask yourself,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Why don\u2019t I like socializing?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The answer may be hidden in your self-esteem issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Socializing_is_not_a_high_priority_for_you\"><\/span>6. Socializing is not a high priority for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you realize that you no longer have the time or energy to get social. It typically happens when you grow older and your priorities in life switch to more meaningful things than partying all night long with your friends.<\/p>\n<p>As such, you may be focused on your family, devoting all your time and energy to your kids, or be busy advancing your career. This is when you realize that you are no longer interested in meeting new people and attending social events.<\/p>\n<p>You may mistake this for aversion, but in reality, you don\u2019t hate socializing\u2014you just have different priorities in life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_are_in_the_wrong_company\"><\/span>7. You are in the wrong company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1281\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/i-dont-like-to-socialize.jpg\" alt=\"i don't like to socialize\" width=\"800\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/i-dont-like-to-socialize.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/i-dont-like-to-socialize-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/i-dont-like-to-socialize-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It may also happen that you are in the wrong company and don\u2019t realize it. You just know that you don\u2019t like socializing for some reason, but you can\u2019t put your finger on it.<\/p>\n<p>When you are in the wrong company, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you are surrounded by toxic and fake personalities who turn your life into a mess. Sometimes you just <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/you-are-who-you-hang-out-with\/\">hang out with people<\/a> you don\u2019t \u201cresonate\u201d with.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you have little in common with them, and <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/the-4-levels-of-friendship\/\">your friendship is situational<\/a>. For example, you may hang out with your colleagues just because you work together, but there is no deeper connection.<\/p>\n<p>Or you may be friends with people out of habit\u2014for example, you still meet up with your old schoolmates, but it\u2019s no longer fun. Deep inside, you know <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/outgrowing-your-friends-signs\/\">you have outgrown your old friends<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When this happens, you feel like you don\u2019t like socializing in general. In reality, you are hanging out with the wrong people.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s certainly true for me\u2014I don\u2019t like socializing with random people, but I do enjoy the company of my nearest and dearest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_You_are_too_negative_and_expect_the_worst_from_other_people\"><\/span>8. You are too negative and expect the worst from other people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our beliefs and attitudes affect the way we treat others. If you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/glass-half-empty-type-of-person\/\">negative person<\/a> who is convinced that the world is a dangerous place full of predators and rogues, you will be pretty cautious about meeting new people.<\/p>\n<p>You will constantly expect sneaky behaviors and shady motives from others. With this kind of attitude, it\u2019s perfectly understandable why you hate socializing. You just don\u2019t let yourself enjoy social situations and open up to others.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe deep inside, you\u2019d love to meet new people and expand your circle, but your limiting beliefs won\u2019t let you do that.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_You_lack_social_skills\"><\/span>9. You lack social skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I never knew how to connect with people, what to say, and how to conduct myself in social situations. I always felt like there was some invisible obstacle between me and others.<\/p>\n<p>So, why do I hate socializing? The answer is obvious\u2014I lack social skills and don\u2019t know how to connect with others.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel the same way, you need to figure out what you want. If you really want to make new friends and socialize more, you can always improve your social skills. It takes time and devotion, but it\u2019s doable.<\/p>\n<p>But if you are happy the way you are, then you don\u2019t have to do anything. There is no amount of \u201cobligatory\u201d socializing one should have. Everyone carries out their social life according to their needs for communication.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I know I hate socializing both because I\u2019m not good at it and because I\u2019m happy<em> without<\/em> it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_You_are_disappointed_in_people\"><\/span>10. You are disappointed in people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019ve been hurt and betrayed in the past, you may end up not trusting anyone. This is when you begin to avoid social events and be too guarded about meeting new people.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you had negative social experiences in the past. For example, you were bullied at school or you never managed to form lasting friendships. Your friends may have let you down one after another. At some point, you got <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-disappointed-in-people\/\">disappointed in people<\/a> and ceased to see sense in socializing.<\/p>\n<p>Your negative past experiences affect the way you approach and feel about your current social life. Hence the aversion to socializing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Hate_Socializing\"><\/span>What to Do If You Hate Socializing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-910\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bored-at-a-party.jpg\" alt=\"bored at a party when your social battery runs out\" width=\"600\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bored-at-a-party.jpg 600w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bored-at-a-party-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First of all, figure out whether you actually want to put socializing into your life or not. It could be that you are happy hanging out just with your family and one or two friends.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, you don\u2019t need to change anything. We all have different needs for socializing, and you don\u2019t have to do what everyone else is doing just because it\u2019s considered normal in our society.<\/p>\n<p>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/aloof-personality-traits\/\">aloof introvert<\/a>, I hate socializing with random people and attending large gatherings, and I\u2019m fine with it. My few family members and friends give me everything I need.<\/p>\n<p>If this rings the bell, maybe you just need to practice more self-acceptance.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, if you\u2019d love to get over your fears or insecurities and socialize more, you can always work on your self-esteem and social skills.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these guides to learn more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/\">44 Powerful Affirmations for Confidence and Self-Esteem<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/\">Not Feeling Good Enough? 5 Reasons Why You Feel This Way &amp; What to Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/feeling-invisible-causes\/\">6 Causes of Feeling Invisible and How to Overcome Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-like-an-outsider\/\">Feeling Like an Outsider? 4 Reasons &amp; How to Stop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-friendship\/\">45 Positive Affirmations for Friendship and Meeting New People<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Featured image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/puzzled-male-model-sighs-from-tiredness-covers-half-face-looks-with-one-eye-surprisingly_12350370.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wayhomestudio<\/a> on Freepik<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I always had difficulty connecting with other people. I would avoid crowds and too much social interaction. At some point, I started wondering, What\u2019s wrong with me? Why do I hate socializing? Why do I fail to connect with others? If this sounds familiar, read on to understand the reasons behind this uncomfortable social experience. &#8230; <a title=\"&#8220;Why Do I Hate Socializing?&#8221; 10 Reasons and What to Do\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-hate-socializing\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about &#8220;Why Do I Hate Socializing?&#8221; 10 Reasons and What to Do\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1279,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[25],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1278"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1283,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1278\/revisions\/1283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}