My social life is pretty much nonexistent since I don’t make the effort to keep in touch with my high school friends (nor do they put in the effort with me). I have one close friend and I hang out with my family most of the time. This time I decided to engage in conversation with a coworker and they invited me out for dinner with other coworkers. I’m not close to any of them, and we’ve only ever talked briefly about work and what our plans are for the weekend. But without any new friendships I feel like I’m wasting my 20’s staying inside and not building new friendships/connections. Anyways, I’ve been feeling very anxious since I woke up this morning, mainly because I’m so bad at starting and continuing conversations. I always overthink about what to ask and what I should say next to keep the conversation going and engaging for both parties. I feel so overwhelmed and caught up with overthinking everything. I never have any issues talking to my best friend and family. I was thinking that I should speak to people the way I already speak to my friend and family since I am most myself with them? Any tips/advice that works for you would be greatly appreciated, thanks!