“Just be direct” is bad advice parroted too much here
A lot of times when people ask about communication issues, it's like there's a horde of people who…
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I start college soon, in a new city so it's a complete blank slate for me. I guess…
I think I missed the chance to develop social skills
i was very introverted and scared to talk in high school no I had no friends, now im…
How do you be received with warmth and compassion from others?
I've noticed over several years that people talk to me differently. I'm usually an extroverted conversationalist. When I…
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I am 19F and struggled with social anxiety most of my life, one thing that i am terrified…
How do you be confident when you speak to people?
I’m really nervous to order food or buy things in public especially in front of people I just…
I can’t make friends
I’m genuinely so awful at making friends. I’ll always say that I’m lonely and I wish someone cared…
I haven’t a decent friend group in years (M/23)
I’m 23 and I’ve never really had a solid friend group. In high school I didn’t have great…
How can I be relaxed when I talk but not “boring” ?
I’ve been trying to find a solid friend for ages now but I really just struggle so much.…
Striking Up and Maintaining Interesting Conversations
So I've been struggling to make and keep friends in college. I'm too nervous to hang out 1…
I just want friends who will respect my interests
Okay, listen I get being constructive and critiquing anime. I'm not one of the people who think it's…