I feel like an outsider

I know I'm not the only one in this situation, but it always feels like other people are happy to interact with each other while I'm always left on the sidelines. I don't know why I feel bad about it since I don't really want to hang out with other people but I still feel bad that I'm left out nonetheless...

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  • This can be a difficult feeling to deal with.

    I don't know why I feel bad about it since I don't really want to hang out with other people but I still feel bad that I'm left out nonetheless

    I do not mean to be harsh, but the answer might be here. I caught up with an old friend who, on being asked about this issue, said I often wasn't invited to the socials becuase - as much as they enjoyed my company, they thought I wouldn't enjoy it.

    There are many other types of interactions and socializing - try not to think that hanging out is the only one and the most important.

    Hope that helps.

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  • This can be a difficult feeling to deal with.

    I don't know why I feel bad about it since I don't really want to hang out with other people but I still feel bad that I'm left out nonetheless

    I do not mean to be harsh, but the answer might be here. I caught up with an old friend who, on being asked about this issue, said I often wasn't invited to the socials becuase - as much as they enjoyed my company, they thought I wouldn't enjoy it.

    There are many other types of interactions and socializing - try not to think that hanging out is the only one and the most important.

    Hope that helps.

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