No one person in your life can be all things to you. Even in your most intimate and long lasting relationships, one person cannot fulfill all your needs and interests. Similarly, you cannot be all things to any one person. We all have different traits, experiences, and understanding to offer each other, and recognizing that helps you to build strong relationships.
For example there may be people that you really like to engage in outdoor adventures with. Know that. And there may be others, that you like to analyze life's questions with. With each good friend and family member, you can probably list a number of strong, valuable connections as well as areas that you don't share. For example, you may have friends that you enjoy outdoor adventures with, but when it comes to contests related to athleticism, your skill levels and interest differ greatly. The same might be true of politics--you may be fully invested in political speak, but other friends or family members may have little interest or investment in that area.
So how do you build strong, loving relationships while respecting the different interests, needs, and experiences your loving family members and friends bring to your life?
I believe it is important to find your common spaces--the events, topics, and pursuits you share, and maximize your experiences in those domains. For example, last week, I took a wonderful hike with good friends--it was such a joyful experience. I can't wait to explore the outdoors with those friends again.
Yet, conversation with another friend wandered into an area that my friend has little interest in. Clearly, that's a topic to steer clear of with that friend since my friend had little interest or investment in that topic.
No one person will be everything or everyone to you, but every good person in your life will play important and valuable roles when it comes to living a wonderful life. Finding those sweet spots will enrich your life--it's a worthy pursuit.