Idk rdgrad, I wish I did. I think some people do just find social interaction easier, maybe it was modelled to them within their families more effectively.

I do believe progress can be made, like anything with practice, although there’ll likely be some discomfort along the way.

One thing that helped me was making inconsequential conversation with strangers (out and about, at bus stops, stores) and being a parent helped because kids are a good ice breaker when you’re out with them. I’m not saying having kids is the answer of course but rather that as life moves on we grow gradually without noticing.

I’m still not brilliant about initiating, it is such a risk to put oneself out there, but my skills have improved with time and practice.