Is success really worth it if it leaves you lonely?

I’m 22 and I’ve spent most of my life being ahead of my peers in terms of goals, ambition, and wanting more out of life. My parents and people around me tell me I’m doing really well, but honestly, I don’t always feel that way.

The strange thing I’ve noticed is that the more focused I become on achieving my goals, the more I feel like I lose other parts of life. Friendships, relationships, experiences — things that I used to value.

Recently my ex broke up with me, and one thing she said really stuck with me: “I don’t want to be stuck in your shadow. I want to achieve my own things.”
At first, I didn’t fully understand what she meant. But after thinking about it, I started wondering if being extremely ambitious can unintentionally make people around you feel like they’re behind, even if that’s never your intention.

My ambition has always been my biggest strength, but also my biggest weakness. I’m never really satisfied. Even when I reach a goal, my brain immediately moves onto the next thing. There’s always something bigger I want.

I also have a friend who’s on a similar path to me, and Yh I think we get along but I know he feels some type of way when I tell him what am doing.
Yes He understands the mindset and yes he is on his own journey but I don’t know.

But I wonder: for people who are successful or highly ambitious, have you ever felt like success made life lonelier?

Do you think there’s a point where chasing more starts costing you too much?
And for people who are less focused on achievement do you think you’re happier because you’re not constantly chasing the next thing?
I’m not saying success is bad. I’m just wondering if there’s a way to be ambitious and still have a fulfilling life with people you care about.