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BABYx asked in Social SciencePsychology · 8 years ago

how to over come being awkward almost 24/7 & anti social?

I don't like to go outside most of the time other than school but it's summer right now my friends wanna hang out more like just a couple friends but I always just rather stay home & play games with them..also it's hard for me to talk to other people other than friends how do I over come this? I feel like it has ruined so many friendship opportunities. Thanks :)

Update:

I do like to do things like movies & go to the beach a lot but most of my friends hate it because, they're skin will get burnt. I also go places with my dad a lot to stores movies etc. just me & him because, we get along very well.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Yeah, I'm basically the exact same, but worse. What I would try to do is keep telling yourself that you are a confident, strong person, and try to prove yourself right. Try taking baby steps and try complementing someone on their clothes, saying hi, or good morning, or anything really. Ask if your friends want to see a movie, and just all in all, remain positive by saying that you can be better than this. Hope this helped for you. :)

  • PR
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    You should begin joining in on group activities such as clubs, sports activities and other things. In a club that features an interest you have, you will have something in common with the others and it will make talking with them, easier.

    In a sports type activity you will also have others to speak, and then to learn from. Much of getting along with others comes from "learning" in a social situation. So, don't put pressure on yourself to be the one making the first moves. Just listen and learn. Watch what the others do. Sometimes, you will hear a joke and everyone will be laughing. So, will you!

    -Babysit. This will give you the opportunity to be the one in charge, which is a great help in overcoming being a little timid.

    -Take a speech class. That helps a lot, since you will need to plan what you will be saying. Then, as you practice your speeches, you will become more comfortable with what you are saying. Practice, practice, practice!

    -Take a drama class. In a drama class, everyone is in the same place, and you learn how to do many different things.

    -Volunteer to do something for a social service group, and help others.

    -Walk your dog. If you have a cute dog, walk him. Then, people will stop and want to pet him. That leads to conversations, or in the least a little discussion about your cute dog.

    -Go to the mall with your friends.

    -Go to the park with your friends.

    -Go on a bike ride with your friends.

    -Bake cookies or cupcakes with your friends.

    Stop playing games, and try different things.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    idk but im kinda like that too . i dont even have a girlfriend ..

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