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Originally Posted by nowheretohide
I am very isolated too... I'll come to Ontario and go to a coffee shop with you if you give me some of that good buzzazepam and a couple beers to wash it down.
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I'll buy you some beer as long as you are fine with me not consuming alcohol.
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Originally Posted by Lorn
It helps to narrow your search criteria so that you know what kind of places and people you should focus on. If you're in school, try classes or clubs. If you're not, try meetup groups or volunteer work.
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I'm in university. I am at least 15 years older than the average student, which makes socializing difficult.
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Do you just want someone to go out and do things with, such as movies or dinner?
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It would be nice.
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Do you want someone you can share specific hobbies with and help each other with projects?
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I decided to look for an amateur photography group.
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Do you want to learn and grow from discussing the finer points of topics and encountering new perspectives?
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Absolutely. I'm always open to learning.
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How much does personality and lifestyle matter?
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The person must be friendly and open-minded.
I just don't know how to talk to people. I have been told that I come across as intimidating and indifferent. Apparently, I am also boring. I just don't know how to fix my body language and maintain a conversation.