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Originally Posted by Angelique67
One time I was telling someone about my difficulty making friends, and she said, do you smile? And I realized no I don't. I hardly ever smile. So maybe you could practice smiling, if that's difficult for you too. Smiling is still a huge issue for me. I can't do it, because I am constantly triggered. Back in my binge drinking days, I found that alcohol made me very relaxed and I could smile and laugh. But without alcohol I can't do those things. Still, I can't go back to drinking now.
Anyway, sorry to make this post so long. :/
I hope you'll find a way to be more sociable, and hopefully make more friends. Easier said than done. Wishing you excellent luck with these issues.
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You know, I don't smile either, not unless I'm actually interacting with someone. If I'm walking along, as soon as I say "Hi" to someone, I will smile, or if they say "Hi" to me. But the rest of the time, I'm sure I look sad--in the past, people have told me that I do. Or if I'm concentrating, I look angry (I'm told).
I think that's one thing I love about online forums, I don't have to worry that my sad face or scowl will turn people off.
I think the younger you are, the easier it is to make new friends because people get set in their ways as they get older, and they get used to the friends they have and have a
rhythm with them, so to speak, and are not usually looking for more friends.
--Ceara1010