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User Profile: Gettingbettertoday
Gettingbettertoday March 17th, 2023

I guess i have done it. I have driven my last friend away.

I am sad but at the same time it is a relief. This friend was always inviting me to things and i don't want to go do them right now. It is stressful to be invited turn it down and then have someone spend the next 15 minutes telling you how great activity X is like that makes a difference. He got me to go to a climbing Gym, i made the mistake of telling him that i might like to go again sometime. To him that meant going every week so i had to turn him down over and over until he gave up.

He doesn't get it. He is super social to the point if he spent two days truly alone i think he would go into a depression. He has plenty of friends and is good at making new ones so no loss to him.

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User Profile: toughTiger6481
toughTiger6481 March 18th, 2023

@Gettingbettertoday

i know what you mean at my work they do TEAM building at bars all are very into drinking and i just do not go .......... have politely explained I do NOT drink and not a fun time watching others get sloshed.

People invite me to things but often in opposite direction from home and i have a pet that needs out for potty reasons.... they all seem to think i am rude or not a team player but seriously letting my dog messing the house so i can have a soda while these guys are drinking big is not my idea of great.

went to a few places with a friend for them a flea market and a framers market ...... another friend thinks i should want to go with them to same thing ... i did not go in the first place let alone several times.

User Profile: bestVase7265
bestVase7265 March 20th, 2023

Is it a loss to you? It sounds like getting away was a good move. We don't all have to be super social.

What other kinds of things do you like to do?@Gettingbettertoday

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Gettingbettertoday OP March 20th, 2023

@bestVase7265

I collect comic books, Blacksmithing, playing board games.

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bestVase7265 March 21st, 2023

Those are all active and more social kinds of things. That is great. Living on the computer isn't so much. Do you ever go to comic book stores or do some blacksmithing or go somewhere where people are playing board games? It doesn't have to be constant at all. But if you try one or two occasionally you might find a friend that fits better with your personality. @Gettingbettertoday

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Gettingbettertoday OP March 21st, 2023

@bestVase7265

I go the the comic book store twice a month.

I do smiting two to three times a month.

I have not gone out to play games in about 4 years.

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User Profile: exuberantBlueberry2488
exuberantBlueberry2488 March 21st, 2023

@Gettingbettertoday


i say find a board game club! i know it might be hard to socialise or get out the house but thats okay. You might find a friend that is like you and you can come to when your in the mood for playing board games. (or find people who are interested in the same comics as you!)