I posted this in relationships/communication first and got some good answers, but thought I'd post it here, too.

I shut myself away and *one* reason (but it's a big one) is that I know ppl are going to ask me what I *do for a living* right after I meet them. That's just normal social stuff, but since I don't do anything (I'm on SSA disability for Bipolar Disorder) what am I supposed to say? Honesty is not the best policy in this case. So I need help coming up with a lie?? I live in a small community and so far I think ppl think I have money/probably live off alimony. But I want to *put myself out there* FINALLY! And I will have to answer this question. Thanks for helping, guys.