Make Friends
A note from an introvert who don’t know how to make friends.
I can’t figure out why it’s so easy for others to meet and make friends with new people, while I feel as if there is a wall between me and the fun experiences that others are having.
I had a difficult childhood, and it left me with very little confidence in myself. I constantly worried about how others perceived me and naturally assumed they thought the worst of me. I am not confident in large groups, and have to be careful not to latch on to one person to “look after” me, or to hide behind.
I like spending time alone doing stuff I love. My mom ever worries if I can’t socialize like another child. She said “You need to develop better social skills”.
If you’re an introvert, then you would avoid social situations because they drain you of energy, as they get your mind racing trying to process everything.
There are ways or just called “tips” that I do to make friends and socialize as an introvert, and here are four of them:
- Give yourself that desperately-needed “me-time” to recharge your batteries, then meet friends when you’re ready.
- Starting off with your inner circle of friends.
- A friendship is a supportive union between two people. Be there for your friends where you can.
- Make the effort to stay in touch.
“I just want to make good friends and make the most of what life can offer me”.
