FelixP

Hi again. I'm here because I have an issue. Lately, I've developed this need to be around other people. From the time I was twelve until the about six months or so ago, I was happy being alone-indeed, I preferred it. I hung out with my stepbrother and whoever he was friends with at the time, but I never had any emotional or sentimental connection to anyone. I was able to remain detatched. I was sort of the class clown at school, friends with everyone but buddies with no one. People would approach me for conversation and I would find myself feeling annoyed and violated, be it girls flirting or guys wanting to shoot the shit. I was always happy sitting at home reading, playing the computer, listening to music, working out, or going out hunting alone, etc. Now though, none of that does it for me anymore. I still enjoy those things, as well as other solitary activities, but more and more I find myself wishing for a girlfriend, or even just some guys to kick it with. Unfortunately, my years of social isolation have left me without the know-how on how to meet people. I don't really know how to carry on a conversation with someone I haven't been around on a regular basis for months or years, so I don't know what to do. Anyone have any advice?

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