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Originally Posted by Wandering Soul
It sounds a little bizarre that you get along easily with strangers and people with little interest with (which again doesn't sound like social anxiety. I think socially anxious people don't do that, unless they conquered their SA), while not so with people with more common interests. Are you afraid to talk to your colleagues causally, or about the thesis and academics?
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it doesn't sound bizarre to me at all. Truth is I was about to respond to the last post you were replying to because I think that her problem stems from the idea that she seems to have an issue with speaking to people that are in her peer group for fear of either not having anything to contribute or feeling like she is not "worthy", inadequate or inferior. It makes perfect sense to be able to talk to strangers but not to peers for this reason.
OP: I would look into the reasons why you have a hard time connecting with peers. Think about what I've said and consider seriously if that may be the root cause. If you're not able to connect and talk to peers that would make it extremely difficult to find and make friends since commonality is something that is needed for a friendship.
Just a thought, hope this helps.