Axiety when spending 1 to 1 time
I seem to be really awkward and anxious when I have to spend alone time with anyone (even my friends). I prefer to be in a group of people because i feel that my social anxiety and awkwardness is less noticeable. I also dread talking on the phone with friends. I always feel like my sentences dont make sense and feel very insecure when talking to people. Looking for some advice
Hi @intelligentNest5060! I understand what you're experiencing and want to make sure you know that you're not alone.
When you spend 1-on-1 time with other people, are you doing something (such as playing a game), or are you just chatting? I've found that sometimes just chatting can be awkward, especially if you don't have a specific topic in mind to talk about. Doing an activity together might allow you to spend 1-on-1 time without the pressure of finding a topic to talk about, or the activity itself might be a topic of conversation. What do you think?
I'm looking forward to reading the ideas others share.