Lyric discussion by VictoriaLee 

Cover art for Northshore lyrics by Tegan and Sara

I think it could also be about sickly enjoying the misery of being alone. Like, as a human you want to be with someone, but you've also come to perversely enjoy the misery of being alone and thus you may bristle at people's attempt to date you even if may have liked them until the moment that they show an interest.

My Interpretation