Making connections is hard

I don’t know if I struggle with people pleasing or what it is but I find it very difficult to genuinely connect to people. I’m introverted anyways but I find myself being overly polite in conversations. I won’t disagree with things (unless it’s something really serious) and laugh at things I don’t find funny. I try to be kind and ask questions, reiterate what they say, and just be generally engaged in the conversation (even if I don’t care AT ALL). I get consumed by what others think about me, and it’s almost never good. As much as I want to feel connected with others, it all feels so fake and exhausting. Anyone else feel this way and maybe have some wise words to get me out of my head about feeling disconnected right now? 🥺