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Q: Hard to Talk / Socialize With Girls + I Have No Friends
asked by: AaronsHere on September 9th, 2007
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Hi, I don't really know what I should do anymore. My names aaron and im 17 and a highschool dropout. I dont have a girlfriend, and have never had a serious relationship. I dont have any friends left anymore, in the town ive lived all my life. I wake up everyday feeling completly alone. I used to be different before i was a teenager. Now its like everyones staring at me all the time, because im ugly. Or because im just stupid. I go to work, I come home, I do nothing. I know im way below average looking, and girls dont like me. I have people tell me about their same problems, and I can give them solutions and mindsets. But I cant use them, they dont work for me. I cant talk/ socialize with girls. I get extreme anxiety and dont know what to say. When im around people I shake nervously. I knew/loved one girl and she was married. I often have thoughts of suicide but im too much of a vagina to do it. I can socialize with guys just fine, and because of this I sometimes think I must be gay. I dont have any other gay tendencies but I dont know what else to think. Noone knows I feel this way, because I try not to show it. I see other kids my age hanging out with friends, and I almost cry because I have noone. I'm crying as im writing this, I try to lie to myself and tell me im fine but i'm not and i cant do this anymore. Nothing makes me want to wake up in the morning. People stare at me all the time and I ask them why and they dont answer. I probably cant do anything thats given as advice here but theres noone to talk to. I often apologize for wasting peoples time because i feel thats all that i am.
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young Girl
replied on September 9th, 2007
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hi aaron! im suzy and im 16 yrs old and also a HS dropout

im currently pregnant as well

when i read your post i felt really bad because i know what you mean about not haveing anyone to talk to
lol thats the one thing i miss about school was my friends

however im on this forum all of the time and im here to talk if you ever need it

life is short...you only get to do this once. your only seventeen ONCE
live it up man
have fun and make the best of it Very Happy
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AaronS
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Thanks, but I cant have fun while im alone. And ill always be alone while feeling this way/being this person.
congratulations on the baby, lemme know if you need anything

EDIT : I MADE A NEW ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF THE AGE LIMIT, I dont want my parents to know about me.
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marvel
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Hi, Aaron.

I probably can't relate exactly to what you're saying. However, I have felt intense isolation and feelings of insignificance much like you. I grew up in a small, conservative town and went to a small, conservative Catholic Highschool. I was also gay (though I didn't admit it back then). I didn't have anyone to talk to because all the resources available to me were linked to my school. (Catholic and Gay don't really mix sometimes).

My saving grace (and I'm serious) was going to see my family doctor. It is very satisfying to just let everything out to someone who can guide you in an appropriate direction to help you along.

It also helped me to find people (online, in person, a hotlined geared towards helping people who feel like you do) who felt like I did. I didn't feel so isolated... or like such a waste of time.

Best
-Z
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young Girl
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Re: I Dont Know What to Do Anymore.
AaronsHere wrote:
I used to be different before i was a teenager. Now its like everyones staring at me all the time, because im ugly. .


thats is NOT true at all
you are NOT ugly
no no nope your not Wink
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Enlightened Uselessness
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Well, if you're nervous when talking to girls and fine conversing with guys that means you're not gay.
Well, you say you're ugly. Usually, you can increase your appearance dramatically with a few tricks. What exactly do you think is wrong with you?
Second, just see a therapist or a psychologist to increase your social skills.
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young Girl
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Enlightened Uselessness wrote:
Well, if you're nervous when talking to girls and fine conversing with guys that means you're not gay.
Well, you say you're ugly. Usually, you can increase your appearance dramatically with a few tricks. What exactly do you think is wrong with you?
Second, just see a therapist or a psychologist to increase your social skills.


he is NOT ugly
look at his photo! Very Happy
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Oicangi
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Dude what the heck, your not ugly at all... Why are you even complaining??

I connected with you when I read your post. By the way, being not able to talk with chicks nicely doesn't means you are Gay, for real... You just need to practice and loose the fear, im not a expert or something but that is my honest advice, so get up on your foot, enjoy your freaking good look, and for all the people that looks at you, its because you aare hotter than them, and give them a big F.

Dude, you can easily get a GF, just, hang out and stuff and its freaking at your disposal.. Btw, you dropped school because of financial problems or somthing?
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Enlightened Uselessness
replied on September 9th, 2007
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the_girlfreind wrote:
Enlightened Uselessness wrote:
Well, if you're nervous when talking to girls and fine conversing with guys that means you're not gay.
Well, you say you're ugly. Usually, you can increase your appearance dramatically with a few tricks. What exactly do you think is wrong with you?
Second, just see a therapist or a psychologist to increase your social skills.


he is NOT ugly
look at his photo! Very Happy

Maybe it's just a good photo lol. Very Happy
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Keeba88
replied on September 10th, 2007
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just a good photo? lol if your ugly your ugly...theirs no such thing as just a good photo...so in your case that means your not ugly! Very Happy I hope we have all helped you out on here. And i also don't think just because your comfortable talking with guys doesn't mean that your gay. IT MEANS YOUR A NORMAL GUY! Us girls can sometimes be intimidating, i know! But we really aren't that mean Wink So just take a step up to one and talk about something your comfortable talking about. Or just the normal "hey...how are you? whats up?" that kinda stuff...get a conversation going. I'm sure you can do it. After meeting a few good girls im sure the anxiety will go way down. But from a girls point of few....i get nervous talking to guys and am comfortable around girl lol ....but im not a lesbian! Very Happy HOPE I COULD HELP YOU HUN! good luck
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Enlightened Uselessness
replied on September 10th, 2007
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Keeba88 wrote:
just a good photo? lol if your ugly your ugly...theirs no such thing as just a good photo...so in your case that means your not ugly! Very Happy I hope we have all helped you out on here. And i also don't think just because your comfortable talking with guys doesn't mean that your gay. IT MEANS YOUR A NORMAL GUY! Us girls can sometimes be intimidating, i know! But we really aren't that mean Wink So just take a step up to one and talk about something your comfortable talking about. Or just the normal "hey...how are you? whats up?" that kinda stuff...get a conversation going. I'm sure you can do it. After meeting a few good girls im sure the anxiety will go way down. But from a girls point of few....i get nervous talking to guys and am comfortable around girl lol ....but im not a lesbian! Very Happy HOPE I COULD HELP YOU HUN! good luck

Well he's obviously self conscience about something with him. Instead of just saying he's handsome, ask what he thinks is wrong and help him fix it.
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Oicangi
replied on September 10th, 2007
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Hey Aron what do you think is wrong with you?

(I took the move first xD) Hahaha

No but seriously..
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AaronS
replied on September 11th, 2007
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I dont know. I'm just constantly depressed and I constantly feel judged, for no reason. I feel amazing about twice every month; I wake up smiling, I can talk to anyone, my mind is free and I feel equal to everyone I see. I feel motivated to do the best I can do. But most of the time its not like that..

Its not really what I think of myself, but more of what I think other people think of me. I think i have serious mental problems...

I want to go to a psychologist but I dont want my mom to know. and I cant afford it..

And I dropped out because im stupid, worst mistake ive ever made.

thanks for reading everyone...
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marvel
replied on September 11th, 2007
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mistake
mis-take
re-take.

Mistakes are there just so you can re-do it again and know what the heck you're doing. I love mistakes. I love feeling like I can do it again... better, more successfully and with less problems.

There are also many resources that schools have which could help you immensely. Peer help groups, guidance counsellors (or regular counsellors depending on the school). It's never too late to go back, you know! =)
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Oicangi
replied on September 11th, 2007
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I support what marvel says about mistakes.

And, if you are going to keep focusing in what people thinks of you, you are going to fail bad dude, this is old, but its true:

You need to focus on what you think of you, that way you can build some esteem and confidence, and accept yourself, people likes you when you are cool with yourself.

In my Straight Opinion, you are not unattractive, unless you live in a Hollywood movie with Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, the guy from the notebook, Keanu Reeves etcetera, so dude, go on and build some self esteem and show to the people that you rock.
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lonestarguy
replied on September 11th, 2007
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Keeba88 wrote:
just a good photo? lol if your ugly your ugly...theirs no such thing as just a good photo...so in your case that means your not ugly! Very Happy I hope we have all helped you out on here. And i also don't think just because your comfortable talking with guys doesn't mean that your gay. IT MEANS YOUR A NORMAL GUY! Us girls can sometimes be intimidating, i know! But we really aren't that mean Wink So just take a step up to one and talk about something your comfortable talking about. Or just the normal "hey...how are you? whats up?" that kinda stuff...get a conversation going. I'm sure you can do it. After meeting a few good girls im sure the anxiety will go way down. But from a girls point of few....i get nervous talking to guys and am comfortable around girl lol ....but im not a lesbian! Very Happy HOPE I COULD HELP YOU HUN! good luck


Aaron....I would listen to the lady above. She has pretty much nailed it. You are being too self-critical and that leads to doubt and lower self esteem. Oicangi and marvel also offered some things you can try to get your social life going.

Most of us are shy at first when trying to connect with girls, but it only takes one to make a friend. Once you make that first girl friend, it gets easier and easier. Just make some conversation at first, take some pressure off yourself by not asking anyone out initially, but open a door so you can go back and you won't be a stranger.

As far as quitting school, it's not necessarily the end of the world. The other posters are right, you can still check at school because most have special programs to bring you up-to-date on what you've missed or even allow you to satisfy the requirements to graduate.

I'm not an expert on male looks, but your picture doesn't look like an ugly guy. So, I guess you can believe the majority here that there's wrong with your looks.

Good luck to you.
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Enlightened Uselessness
replied on September 11th, 2007
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AaronS wrote:
I dont know. I'm just constantly depressed and I constantly feel judged, for no reason. I feel amazing about twice every month; I wake up smiling, I can talk to anyone, my mind is free and I feel equal to everyone I see. I feel motivated to do the best I can do. But most of the time its not like that..

Its not really what I think of myself, but more of what I think other people think of me. I think i have serious mental problems...

I want to go to a psychologist but I dont want my mom to know. and I cant afford it..

And I dropped out because im stupid, worst mistake ive ever made.

thanks for reading everyone...

Yo, you NEED your GED. And then college wouldn't help either.
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young Girl
replied on September 12th, 2007
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Enlightened Uselessness wrote:
AaronS wrote:
I dont know. I'm just constantly depressed and I constantly feel judged, for no reason. I feel amazing about twice every month; I wake up smiling, I can talk to anyone, my mind is free and I feel equal to everyone I see. I feel motivated to do the best I can do. But most of the time its not like that..

Its not really what I think of myself, but more of what I think other people think of me. I think i have serious mental problems...

I want to go to a psychologist but I dont want my mom to know. and I cant afford it..

And I dropped out because im stupid, worst mistake ive ever made.

thanks for reading everyone...

Yo, you NEED your GED. And then college wouldn't help either.


just a thought

im 16 yrs old and i make ore a week then most ADULTS do at their jobs
and i work from home
when i want
and i dont go to school Very Happy i dropped out in january
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Enlightened Uselessness
replied on September 12th, 2007
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the_girlfreind wrote:
Enlightened Uselessness wrote:
AaronS wrote:
I dont know. I'm just constantly depressed and I constantly feel judged, for no reason. I feel amazing about twice every month; I wake up smiling, I can talk to anyone, my mind is free and I feel equal to everyone I see. I feel motivated to do the best I can do. But most of the time its not like that..

Its not really what I think of myself, but more of what I think other people think of me. I think i have serious mental problems...

I want to go to a psychologist but I dont want my mom to know. and I cant afford it..

And I dropped out because im stupid, worst mistake ive ever made.

thanks for reading everyone...

Some people get lucky; you're one of them. But statistics show that those who do get their GEDs make $250,000 more in their life. I wouldn't recommend him not to do it.
Yo, you NEED your GED. And then college wouldn't help either.


just a thought

im 16 yrs old and i make ore a week then most ADULTS do at their jobs
and i work from home
when i want
and i dont go to school Very Happy i dropped out in january
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Keeba88
replied on September 12th, 2007
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why thank you lonestarguy! Very Happy See i really do know what i'm talking about. Just put yourself out there and get to know a few of the good girl out in the world...you'll get use to us and know that all of us aren't mean health forum! And if we all were i don't think we would be trying to help you out on here! YOU GOT THIS!
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