I am extremely socially awkward & have almost a fear of being the first person to initiate a conversation .
I start overthinking..
Will this person even like me ?
Will they ghost me ?
Am I being too much ?
I feel so vulnerable bc all I want to do is build a village & form solid connections but the thought of losing a friend absolutely terrifies me .
My husband and I are both NC with family and my only 2 friends are on the other side of the world and sometimes it feels like they’re incredibly busy .
I just want someone I can check in on and check in with me too. Someone who can vent but also listen. Someone who will be there . Someone who I can just shoot a text to without judgement. Someone who understands the loneliness that is motherhood & is open to sharing experiences.
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I feel this

I feel this on a spiritual level

I’m open to new friends!

I am the exact same way, i over think literally every interaction. Im open to become friends 😊

I used to be the same way, so I completely understand! If you are interested in a long distance friend I’m always looking for more mommy friends! I’m also very outgoing, so I love starting convos and can usually carry one pretty well! 😊

Could have written this

Hii you can message me .. I used to be just like you .. we can be friends

I’m the same way! I’m also bad at having small talk. 🙃

I feel you. Plus sometimes after an interaction with someone, I’m like omg I’m so awkward.

This feels like my story! I have recently discovered that I am so awkward that I don’t know what to say and I people please and my timing so wrong that I become the center of attention

Mee too 😩 it’s so exhausting being the one that carries the conversation on.

I will love to be your friend. Msg me ☺️

Girl same. Awkward is not a choice, but you can be confident AND awkward.
I used to have a few super close friends that I thought I could “be myself with” but after doing some growing myself, I realized I was people pleasing. After shifting my behaviors and focusing more on myself, and healthy behaviors, those relationships (that were actually not healthy) dissolved + I felt so lonely. My therapist pointed out that while I may not have “close” friends like I used to, it’s ok (+ even important) to still have more superficial relationships that aren’t that deep. Though it isn’t serving the need I want to be fulfilled the most (deep, close relationships), it still serves a need of connection - even if it’s just surface level. So those acquaintances - neighbors, coworkers, parents of your kid’s friends - you can build surface level relationships and still be fulfilling to some degree. In the meantime, focus on embracing your awkwardness - it’s not a bad trait!

I could have written this too! It looks like alot of us are in the same boat. Message me! Im willing to be a friend too! ❤️

I am the same way. 😩

Same!! Idk when it changed but I struggle with basic conversation now. Not small talk but just normal conversations. Idk where you are but I'm in Texas and would love new friends !

🤍 felt this! If you ever want to chat and get to know each other, message me either through here or ig : jocyrodriguezb

You know what? I’ve realized I act differently with different people. When someone seems a bit awkward, I become more direct and comfortable. But when I’m around people who are very direct with me, I start feeling awkward myself. What kind of chameleon behavior is this? 😂

I live in NC I’m a mom to a five year old girl and eight year old girl I’m socially awkward
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