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For the life of my I cannot understand why I always feel like an outsider. No matter what relationship (boyfriend, just friends, family, internet chat, forums) I just don't feel like I relate to anyone. I'm good at meeting people for the first time but after that- numbness sets in. It all just feels overwhelmingly empty.

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Seems your social skills levels may be a bit low. But maybe you're just not made that way you know. First meetings are fine for myself as well, but get me in a group right now, and I feel a bit a lone. The fact that I've had a hand in isolating myself these past years plays a BIG part in it. But I'm working at being more outgoing. Went to two paties this last weekend. And survived!!!!!

My stragedy is to ACT more outgoing right now to fit in. Because the more I do ACT it, the easier it will get. Plus, in the meantime, I accidently make friends. Go figure.