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Q: How to improve my social relations with others
asked by: Fighter_in_the_Sky_ on February 5th, 2008
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Hi everyone,

Recently I have just realized how I am incapable of forming meaningful social relations with others. I think that I may even be bordering being a sociopath. However, I managed to decide that I wanted to change my unhealthy thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, etc. and have truly fulfilling social relations. What I need is a step-by-step plan to gradually increase my social abilities, thanks everyone! Wink
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JacobRyan
replied on February 5th, 2008
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I know how you feel
I find myself dodging social situations to stay home and talk to people on forums. A couple months ago a girl approached me and said she saw me at work and waved, but said I must not have seen her. Then she invited me to sit with her and her friends, but I replied "I am far too busy at work to be waving to people..." and turned back to my corner. That is the first time anyone had spoken to me at school that wasn't for a joint assignment or project.

So, I think you know that means. It means we've found step one.

1. Get a job, people will wave to you.
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MiseEire
replied on February 5th, 2008
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What is it that makes you think you're a sociopath? We all get a little bit Larry David at times, this is common. What are these unhealthy thoughts?

Some people are naturally cynical or simply just analytical. The world throws things at us and one perceives them in an optimistic or pessimistic manner. I consider myself to be a little more pessimistic than the average person but see no harm in it. Great people will show you the optimistic side of life, you just need to get out there and keep doing your own thing. Develop interests, meet like-minded people you respect and feel comfortable with. There's no quick-fix formula for this. Anyone who claims there is is lying.
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Fighter_in_the_Sky_
replied on February 5th, 2008
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oh, sometimes I feel uncomfortable around other people and can't approach them, and sometimes I take small things way too seriosuly.
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Georgia59
replied on February 12th, 2008
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MMA- do you mind if I move this (just because it's not really about sexual health)? Where do you think I should move it to?

Here's what I'm thinking- first of all, none of that means you are a sociopath. Definitely not. Something else? Maybe. Maybe you're just shy? Who am I to know. Are you experiencing any other kinds of symptoms?
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Fighter_in_the_Sky_
replied on February 12th, 2008
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Maybe move this to relationships? That would make more sense. The only weird symptom I experience is competitiveness to an extreme around attractive women as well as aggressive feelings.
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Georgia59
replied on February 12th, 2008
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Ok. that makes sense. I'll copy it there and leave a shadow here.
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