How to Make Friends When You're Socially Awkward
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Also, for the other people who feel lonely, I'll share some of the things I've learned:
Try to talk about them. Ask them what's their favorite color or favorite book or animal.
If they are a good friend, they might respond with: Yeah! And also may I ask what's your favorite color?
If this happens. Thats a good sign! Your getting to know about each other. Remember there are some moments where the friends don't work out, if you get a bad or negative feeling about the friend, if the friend doesn't make you feel good or nice, or happy, that's a bad sign. Only be around people who make you feel nice or happy, another tip I have is be expressive, don't have what I call: the resting tired face. where your face looks all tired and never smiles, just never really has expressions, and try your best not to talk about negative things often, it's okay to talk to your friends about the fight with your other friend, or your mom father or sister etc. It's okay to seek a little help from your friends, but ALWAYS return the empathy that they give to you, we all sometimes feel that our toxic friend always seeks help from you and sees you as their therapist, but never returns that, That shows that the toxic friend doesn't care about you, and wants to use you, so if your friend is seeking help and comfort, put yourself in their shoes, if your friend had a fight, imagine that happened to you so you can give them the best empathy and comfort as you can, anyways I'll write more later since my fingers are dying lol gl on your friend journey
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Also, for the other people who feel lonely, I'll share some of the things I've learned:
Try to talk about them. Ask them what's their favorite color or favorite book or animal.
If they are a good friend, they might respond with: Yeah! And also may I ask what's your favorite color?
If this happens. Thats a good sign! Your getting to know about each other. Remember there are some moments where the friends don't work out, if you get a bad or negative feeling about the friend, if the friend doesn't make you feel good or nice, or happy, that's a bad sign. Only be around people who make you feel nice or happy, another tip I have is be expressive, don't have what I call: the resting tired face. where your face looks all tired and never smiles, just never really has expressions, and try your best not to talk about negative things often, it's okay to talk to your friends about the fight with your other friend, or your mom father or sister etc. It's okay to seek a little help from your friends, but ALWAYS return the empathy that they give to you, we all sometimes feel that our toxic friend always seeks help from you and sees you as their therapist, but never returns that, That shows that the toxic friend doesn't care about you, and wants to use you, so if your friend is seeking help and comfort, put yourself in their shoes, if your friend had a fight, imagine that happened to you so you can give them the best empathy and comfort as you can, anyways I'll write more later since my fingers are dying lol gl on your friend journey
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kadee
Today, I was planning on going up to someone who I find really cool today while in passing period. Ive had only 1 real social interaction with him, and he had told me I was cute which obviously was very flattering coming from someone who I slightly admire. Ive seen him around my school very often and we always will make eye contact and sometimes I try to smile and wave at him but I get really nervous so I start to overthink and end up not being able to. I have pretty bad social anxiety which keeps me from making friends with people who I think are very unique and interesting. So actually my plan was to go up to him for the 2nd time and small talk and give him my # so we could talk more and become friends since we have no classes together. I got really shy and nervous when I saw him today so I basically scurried away. Now thinking about it, I know that I can overcome this fear and just go up to him but Im scared and worried. But Ive decided once I get out of my current class I will look for him in the hallway and just force myself to get out of my shell! Im really nervous but also very excited! I definitely will update on how it goes but honestly, thank you for giving me the courage to go up to new people.
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Today, I was planning on going up to someone who I find really cool today while in passing period. Ive had only 1 real social interaction with him, and he had told me I was cute which obviously was very flattering coming from someone who I slightly admire. Ive seen him around my school very often and we always will make eye contact and sometimes I try to smile and wave at him but I get really nervous so I start to overthink and end up not being able to. I have pretty bad social anxiety which keeps me from making friends with people who I think are very unique and interesting. So actually my plan was to go up to him for the 2nd time and small talk and give him my # so we could talk more and become friends since we have no classes together. I got really shy and nervous when I saw him today so I basically scurried away. Now thinking about it, I know that I can overcome this fear and just go up to him but Im scared and worried. But Ive decided once I get out of my current class I will look for him in the hallway and just force myself to get out of my shell! Im really nervous but also very excited! I definitely will update on how it goes but honestly, thank you for giving me the courage to go up to new people.
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kevin3
I've had this issue ever since I was around 13 years. So it's been years of pain and fails. Everytime I wanted to approach someone or get to talk to them, they say nothing and leave in a bad way. I always wanted to know (why) (Is it because of me? If so, what is the thing missing from me? What's that thing that's making everyone leave or say that they dont want to talk to me) As time moved on, I started being more and more awkward, and more anxious. In one of the days, I was physically hurt by that masked person, and humiliated me in front of everyone. They all laughed at me, like it was a comedy show
I've tried watching many videos. I asked people in my family. I also tried to read books. I tried a lot. Everytime I go to the mall. or absolutely anywhere, people keep staring at me, like I was a weird creature. That's why I never try to talk to people because I know that they will treat me badly and leave. I try not to even make eye contact with them. Thanks psy2go for this video. Although I dont have any confidence to do any of this, but. I hope I can have it
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I've had this issue ever since I was around 13 years. So it's been years of pain and fails. Everytime I wanted to approach someone or get to talk to them, they say nothing and leave in a bad way. I always wanted to know (why) (Is it because of me? If so, what is the thing missing from me? What's that thing that's making everyone leave or say that they dont want to talk to me) As time moved on, I started being more and more awkward, and more anxious. In one of the days, I was physically hurt by that masked person, and humiliated me in front of everyone. They all laughed at me, like it was a comedy show
I've tried watching many videos. I asked people in my family. I also tried to read books. I tried a lot. Everytime I go to the mall. or absolutely anywhere, people keep staring at me, like I was a weird creature. That's why I never try to talk to people because I know that they will treat me badly and leave. I try not to even make eye contact with them. Thanks psy2go for this video. Although I dont have any confidence to do any of this, but. I hope I can have it
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Meik
As someone who forces themselves to hide their true personality from most people even when trying to make friends are difficult. I am stuck in this trap of having such a fake personality when meeting new people that I am unable to actually have fun with them because I restrict myself. Changing personalities drastically in a friendship changes everything. As someone who struggles to talk to people my age and having fake personalities, its even harder to make friends. I want friends who hang out with you when you are alone. Currently I have 2 casual friends who speak a few kind words a day but thats it. The reason I change personalities when meeting someone new is because many did not like my true self which led me to become insecure about every little detail I do. I wish to go back to a time where people were friends with me for who I was.
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As someone who forces themselves to hide their true personality from most people even when trying to make friends are difficult. I am stuck in this trap of having such a fake personality when meeting new people that I am unable to actually have fun with them because I restrict myself. Changing personalities drastically in a friendship changes everything. As someone who struggles to talk to people my age and having fake personalities, its even harder to make friends. I want friends who hang out with you when you are alone. Currently I have 2 casual friends who speak a few kind words a day but thats it. The reason I change personalities when meeting someone new is because many did not like my true self which led me to become insecure about every little detail I do. I wish to go back to a time where people were friends with me for who I was.
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Yn_0
I'm a 13 years old girl, and I have childhood friends but I'm not really that close with them because my anxiety keeps attacking me. It's like we're strangers again, I thought no one likes me but I was just the one thinking that. I had no idea that they actually like me but they're just staying in silence because they think im awkward because i was just sitting alone on my chair in silence. But this time, i would start making some new friends in my class. I have social anxiety and I struggle a lot to start a conversation especially when someone starts a conversation to me. I wasn't that confident enough, but watching your videos makes me confident and i had the courage sometimes. This really helps me since our school is starting at August 9.
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I'm a 13 years old girl, and I have childhood friends but I'm not really that close with them because my anxiety keeps attacking me. It's like we're strangers again, I thought no one likes me but I was just the one thinking that. I had no idea that they actually like me but they're just staying in silence because they think im awkward because i was just sitting alone on my chair in silence. But this time, i would start making some new friends in my class. I have social anxiety and I struggle a lot to start a conversation especially when someone starts a conversation to me. I wasn't that confident enough, but watching your videos makes me confident and i had the courage sometimes. This really helps me since our school is starting at August 9.
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-89
I'm a extrovert 8 year old. Every time I try to make friends they ignore me. And when I go near them they always just be like: uh. Guys let's go play somewhere else Im super lonely and I've only had about 1 real friend in my entire life that I remember. All of the rest are fake. I watch these videos to feel confident and learn how to finally socialize and not just be a loner extrovert with social awkwardness. Thanks physc2go!
I'm learning more and more everyday about friends, so read the other comment I wrote for the tips I learned.
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I'm a extrovert 8 year old. Every time I try to make friends they ignore me. And when I go near them they always just be like: uh. Guys let's go play somewhere else Im super lonely and I've only had about 1 real friend in my entire life that I remember. All of the rest are fake. I watch these videos to feel confident and learn how to finally socialize and not just be a loner extrovert with social awkwardness. Thanks physc2go!
I'm learning more and more everyday about friends, so read the other comment I wrote for the tips I learned.
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Brigette
I have two people mainly I wanna be friends with. Ive known them for awhile but like dont actually talk much. I text both, one is shy I think, so she doesnt really give great answers. The other one does actually answer me but I cant help but still think they both dont like me. I dont they have ever even given signs but I still feel like that.
I wish I wasnt so socially awkward. I dont even know how to start a conversation. Like what do you say? I hate small talk too.
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I have two people mainly I wanna be friends with. Ive known them for awhile but like dont actually talk much. I text both, one is shy I think, so she doesnt really give great answers. The other one does actually answer me but I cant help but still think they both dont like me. I dont they have ever even given signs but I still feel like that.
I wish I wasnt so socially awkward. I dont even know how to start a conversation. Like what do you say? I hate small talk too.
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D-Pad
Yeah I don't like when strange people compliment me. If someone doesn't talk much back, they may be afraid of you and might want to be left alone - just simply give them a nice talking to you if they are quiet or short to reply and move somewhere else, don't seat yourselves so it's difficult for others to get past you to get off the bus, or lean over a doorway so they have to get in close quarters with you to get past.
Please don't do this to people.
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Yeah I don't like when strange people compliment me. If someone doesn't talk much back, they may be afraid of you and might want to be left alone - just simply give them a nice talking to you if they are quiet or short to reply and move somewhere else, don't seat yourselves so it's difficult for others to get past you to get off the bus, or lean over a doorway so they have to get in close quarters with you to get past.
Please don't do this to people.
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Kameron
Im socially different from people because of my hobbies I do. And how people judge me. In school. I daydream, stare for no reason, Im really quiet and calm, I get criticized, and other things. People think Im infected because I cough, they think Im ugly, I get bullied for no reason sometimes, and it just goes on. I love making people laugh tho because I imitate memes I watch. And I just wanna make friends, so thanks for the tips!
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Im socially different from people because of my hobbies I do. And how people judge me. In school. I daydream, stare for no reason, Im really quiet and calm, I get criticized, and other things. People think Im infected because I cough, they think Im ugly, I get bullied for no reason sometimes, and it just goes on. I love making people laugh tho because I imitate memes I watch. And I just wanna make friends, so thanks for the tips!
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Brayden
Welp lets see. Talked to several strangers at college. When I got to asking their names they shut me down with a why do you want to know? or absolute silence. Tried starting several conversations, same response.
No clubs, no events offered rn, and college wont start any bc of lack of student interest (no meetups for my age either and I tried starting some but nobody responded.
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Welp lets see. Talked to several strangers at college. When I got to asking their names they shut me down with a why do you want to know? or absolute silence. Tried starting several conversations, same response.
No clubs, no events offered rn, and college wont start any bc of lack of student interest (no meetups for my age either and I tried starting some but nobody responded.
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Rex.
I have tons of friends irl; but I'm looking for friends online because I barely have any online. Socializing online always has been kind of hard for me. Like I used to try to make friends on discord but most of the time I'm unnoticed because of already on-going convos in servers. Does anyone have any tips on how to make friends on discord or any other online social platform?
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I have tons of friends irl; but I'm looking for friends online because I barely have any online. Socializing online always has been kind of hard for me. Like I used to try to make friends on discord but most of the time I'm unnoticed because of already on-going convos in servers. Does anyone have any tips on how to make friends on discord or any other online social platform?
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Aiko
Im a 15 year old turning 16 in two weeks.
I go to an online high school so I dont really have any friends.
My old friends go to a normal high school so I feel like Im bothering them when I try to message them.
I thought I would be fine without having classmates but Im really lonely
I feel like my old friends just forgot about me.
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Im a 15 year old turning 16 in two weeks.
I go to an online high school so I dont really have any friends.
My old friends go to a normal high school so I feel like Im bothering them when I try to message them.
I thought I would be fine without having classmates but Im really lonely
I feel like my old friends just forgot about me.
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Raina
I met a girl at camp and I liked the fact her eyes were so dark colored it made her look like she was doing the puppy dog eyes. But when I tryed to complement her I said I like your eyes. I think it sounded like I was trying to complement her without actually trying I was sooo embarrassed but I will allways remember her.
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I met a girl at camp and I liked the fact her eyes were so dark colored it made her look like she was doing the puppy dog eyes. But when I tryed to complement her I said I like your eyes. I think it sounded like I was trying to complement her without actually trying I was sooo embarrassed but I will allways remember her.
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Ash
Im 32 & Ive always struggled making friends. But then having so many health issues & missing out on social development at school & even uni, I feel Ive missed the boat. I made some friends but lost touch.
Now feel sad that despite wanting to make likeminded friends, I dont have any
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Im 32 & Ive always struggled making friends. But then having so many health issues & missing out on social development at school & even uni, I feel Ive missed the boat. I made some friends but lost touch.
Now feel sad that despite wanting to make likeminded friends, I dont have any
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Hanna
i wanna be friends with a person i go to the same school but i cant just say hello lol like its weird saying hello to someone you dont know like i know who they are bc of other ppl but i just see them in school sometimes it would be weird
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i wanna be friends with a person i go to the same school but i cant just say hello lol like its weird saying hello to someone you dont know like i know who they are bc of other ppl but i just see them in school sometimes it would be weird
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Rocklov3r
yeah well im a boy with a very high Voice and people always come up to me and ask me if Im a boy or a girl
or if Im lgbtq+ and I just started school and I dont really know anybody yet and its really hard for me to make friends
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yeah well im a boy with a very high Voice and people always come up to me and ask me if Im a boy or a girl
or if Im lgbtq+ and I just started school and I dont really know anybody yet and its really hard for me to make friends
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Cosy
So problems are that some people don't like parties. In some cases they have sensiry over loads. Or even with the same interest its hard to get a word in when talking. Or anxiety, people will likely have anxiety talking to new people.
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So problems are that some people don't like parties. In some cases they have sensiry over loads. Or even with the same interest its hard to get a word in when talking. Or anxiety, people will likely have anxiety talking to new people.
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Dillpickel67
Im a teenager who was completely socially reset during the virus. 2020 destroyed my social skills and I have been walking on a tightrope of depression ever since. I simply find it hard to know what to talk about these days
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Im a teenager who was completely socially reset during the virus. 2020 destroyed my social skills and I have been walking on a tightrope of depression ever since. I simply find it hard to know what to talk about these days
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SlothDude
Im a freshman in highschool rn, but I attend an online school thats located across the country and I'm really socially awkward. I really don't know how to use these tips when I stay at home all day for school. Any tips guys?
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Im a freshman in highschool rn, but I attend an online school thats located across the country and I'm really socially awkward. I really don't know how to use these tips when I stay at home all day for school. Any tips guys?
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sparklycinnabunz
i'm 16, gonna start my senior year in a week, and i haven't had a single friend my whole high school career, hoping to make at least 1 this year
edit: first day of school was today (8/9) and havent made any yet
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i'm 16, gonna start my senior year in a week, and i haven't had a single friend my whole high school career, hoping to make at least 1 this year
edit: first day of school was today (8/9) and havent made any yet
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creedssosteezy
I just turned 18 in February and dropped out of school ad soon as I was 18 due to bullying I've always struggled making friends and struggle with thinking everyone hates me so I'm gonna try these tips
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I just turned 18 in February and dropped out of school ad soon as I was 18 due to bullying I've always struggled making friends and struggle with thinking everyone hates me so I'm gonna try these tips
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education
It feels like being cornered by a crowd of demons, feeling so tense as they all stare at you, mumbling amongst themselves, petrified that if you move or make a single sound they will attack you
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It feels like being cornered by a crowd of demons, feeling so tense as they all stare at you, mumbling amongst themselves, petrified that if you move or make a single sound they will attack you
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psych2go
After my ex mistreating me and the pandemic, I've lost a lot of social skills (and trust. But I notice it's not only me but a lot of people don't seem to talk to others anymore.
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After my ex mistreating me and the pandemic, I've lost a lot of social skills (and trust. But I notice it's not only me but a lot of people don't seem to talk to others anymore.
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Luke
just watching/listening [to] this video/tips makes my heart beats fast HAHAHA, I felt really nervous just thinking how I will use these tips to make friends with people lmao: )
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just watching/listening [to] this video/tips makes my heart beats fast HAHAHA, I felt really nervous just thinking how I will use these tips to make friends with people lmao: )
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AntisocialRat
im just starting freshman year in highschool and i have absolutely no friends sinceim awkward online and in person,
using this so hopefully i can make some friends
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im just starting freshman year in highschool and i have absolutely no friends sinceim awkward online and in person,
using this so hopefully i can make some friends
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