Relationships

From what we've read so far i have formed a few theroies concerning Holden and his relationships with peole in general and people he truly cares about. The main theme that comes in to play with Holden's relationships is his self alienation. Holden never feels connected to the people around him despite his small efforts, for example the prostitue Sunny. So far the only people Holden seems to have had a good relationship with were his brother Allie, his frend Jane, and his little sister. perhaps Allie's death made it harder for Holden to get close to people but reguardless it's pretty clear that Holden craves compaionship in some form. But he hasn't found it yet, instead he is continually meeting people and then pushing them away. This continued failure to find an understanding with someone only adds to his depression. So why does he sabatoge his chances of makeing a real friend? I personally think it's the unpredictability involved in relationships that is keeping Holden at bay. After Allie's death Holden was crushed. No one expected his dear kid brother to die and i think Holden feels if gets to close to someone else there may be a possiablity of disaster striking again. There is no way Holden mentally can deal with the same or similar situation so he cuts himself off.