When You Irrationally Believe It's Too Late For You To Make Friends
When You Irrationally Believe It's Too Late For You To Make Friends
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Even If A Situation Is Only Slightly Unpleasant That Can Still Be Enough To Make You Avoid It
Even If A Situation Is Only Slightly Unpleasant That Can Still Be Enough To Make You Avoid It
You're Not Automatically A Bad Person If You Don't Like Or Care About Most People
You're Not Automatically A Bad Person If You Don't Like Or Care About Most People
Feeling Nostalgic For A Time When You Cared Less About Your Social Success
Feeling Nostalgic For A Time When You Cared Less About Your Social Success
Accepting People Can Change Their Mind About Their Social Decisions
Accepting People Can Change Their Mind About Their Social Decisions
Social Skills And Emotional Intelligence Matter, But Being Told That Can Be Hurtful
Social Skills And Emotional Intelligence Matter, But Being Told That Can Be Hurtful
When Apathy And Indifference Hinder Your Ability To Make Friends
When Apathy And Indifference Hinder Your Ability To Make Friends
When Trying To Make Friends Starts To Feel Like A Chore
When Trying To Make Friends Starts To Feel Like A Chore
Having Naive, Overeager, Excitable Energy Around People
Having Naive, Overeager, Excitable Energy Around People
Leftover High School Mentalities That Can Hinder Your Social Life And Confidence As An Adult
Leftover High School Mentalities That Can Hinder Your Social Life And Confidence As An Adult
Thoughts On Being Picky When Making Friends
Thoughts On Being Picky When Making Friends
Fears Of Acting Rude As You Get More Socially Confident
Fears Of Acting Rude As You Get More Socially Confident
Feeling Like You Have A Fundamentally Unappealing Personality
Feeling Like You Have A Fundamentally Unappealing Personality
It's Okay To Skip Some Chances To Work On Your Social Skills
It's Okay To Skip Some Chances To Work On Your Social Skills
Some People Just Get Unlucky At Meeting Friends
Some People Just Get Unlucky At Meeting Friends
Faux-Nausea From Anxiety Vs. True Nausea
Faux-Nausea From Anxiety Vs. True Nausea
When You Have Several Rare Traits And It's Harder To Find Compatible Friends
When You Have Several Rare Traits And It's Harder To Find Compatible Friends
Unrealistic Expectations For How Other People Should Help You With Your Social Issues
Unrealistic Expectations For How Other People Should Help You With Your Social Issues
How To Make Friends When You Don't Like People
How To Make Friends When You Don't Like People
Thoughts On Seeing Social Relationships As Transactional
Thoughts On Seeing Social Relationships As Transactional
Things Psychotherapy Clients Can Want That Won't Help Them Long Term
Things Psychotherapy Clients Can Want That Won't Help Them Long Term
When You Feel Like A Mental Health Treatment Or Therapist Is Your Last Hope
When You Feel Like A Mental Health Treatment Or Therapist Is Your Last Hope
Insecurities About Meeting New Friends In Dorky, Embarrassing Places
Insecurities About Meeting New Friends In Dorky, Embarrassing Places
When You Don't Know Where You Stand With Someone, Focus On What Concrete Action You Need From Them
When You Don't Know Where You Stand With Someone, Focus On What Concrete Action You Need From Them
Ways To Ask For Emotional Support From People Without Draining Them In The Long Run
Ways To Ask For Emotional Support From People Without Draining Them In The Long Run
Ways To Cope With Loneliness In The Moment
Ways To Cope With Loneliness In The Moment
Ways To Feel More Connected To So-So Friends And Acquaintances
Ways To Feel More Connected To So-So Friends And Acquaintances
Ways To Transition From Group To One-On-One Hangouts With A New Friend
Ways To Transition From Group To One-On-One Hangouts With A New Friend
When You Feel Like Your Boring Past Hinders Your Conversations
When You Feel Like Your Boring Past Hinders Your Conversations
"I've Been Working On My Social Issues For Several Years And Things Still Haven't Changed"
"I've Been Working On My Social Issues For Several Years And Things Still Haven't Changed"
When You Feel Like Giving Up On Trying To Make Friends Or Get Over Your Shyness
When You Feel Like Giving Up On Trying To Make Friends Or Get Over Your Shyness
When You Feel Really Lonely And Disconnected When You Don't Have Plans For A Few Days, Even Though Your Social Life Is Decent Overall
When You Feel Really Lonely And Disconnected When You Don't Have Plans For A Few Days, Even Though Your Social Life Is Decent Overall
Mildly "Selfish" Things That Are Okay To Do In Conversations
Mildly "Selfish" Things That Are Okay To Do In Conversations
How To Get Past A Reputation For Being Weird Or Awkward
How To Get Past A Reputation For Being Weird Or Awkward
It's Not Weird If You Have To Get Momentum Going In Some Of Your Conversations Every Time
It's Not Weird If You Have To Get Momentum Going In Some Of Your Conversations Every Time
Thoughts On Self-Deprecating Humor
Thoughts On Self-Deprecating Humor
Don't Let Shame About Spending "Too Much" Time Working On Your Mental Health Or Social Issues Hold You Back From Healing
Don't Let Shame About Spending "Too Much" Time Working On Your Mental Health Or Social Issues Hold You Back From Healing
Good, Possible, And Iffy Reasons To Quit Seeing Your Psychotherapist
Good, Possible, And Iffy Reasons To Quit Seeing Your Psychotherapist
Factors In Whether It's Worth It To Hang Out With So-So Friends When You're Lonely
Factors In Whether It's Worth It To Hang Out With So-So Friends When You're Lonely
The Misapplied Versions Of Some Valuable Conversation Skills
The Misapplied Versions Of Some Valuable Conversation Skills
Social Powers You Can Gain From Having A Difficult Childhood
Social Powers You Can Gain From Having A Difficult Childhood
Ways To Respond To Getting-To-Know-You Questions You Can't Give A Direct Answer To
Ways To Respond To Getting-To-Know-You Questions You Can't Give A Direct Answer To
How To Deal With Someone Who's Bragging
How To Deal With Someone Who's Bragging
Factors That Can Affect How Long Psychotherapy Takes
Factors That Can Affect How Long Psychotherapy Takes
Sometimes Therapy Just Takes A While, Even If You're Doing Everything Right
Sometimes Therapy Just Takes A While, Even If You're Doing Everything Right
How To Stay Motivated To Improve Your Social Skills And Make Friends
How To Stay Motivated To Improve Your Social Skills And Make Friends
When You Feel Deeply Stuck And Caught Between Several Difficult Options For Changing An Aspect Of Your Social Life
When You Feel Deeply Stuck And Caught Between Several Difficult Options For Changing An Aspect Of Your Social Life
Ways To Manage When You Have To Face A Scary Situation And Can't Use Gradual Exposure To Get Used To It First
Ways To Manage When You Have To Face A Scary Situation And Can't Use Gradual Exposure To Get Used To It First
Feeling Impatient About Wanting To Improve Your Social Life
Feeling Impatient About Wanting To Improve Your Social Life
When It's Okay Or Not To Say "The Same Thing Happened To Me" In Conversations
When It's Okay Or Not To Say "The Same Thing Happened To Me" In Conversations