I hate how socially awkward I am.

I hate how difficult it is for me to continue a conversation.

I know I could technically do all of those things on my own.

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Even though I consider myselfindependent, there are certain things I dont want to do alone.

I want a friend there to share the experience.

I want a friend who will walk through my door without knocking because they feelthatcomfortable around me.

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I want a friend.

Right now, I feel completelyalone.

I feel like there isnt anyone around who understands me.

Two friends

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I feel like there isnt anyone who cares about me.

My phone rarely lights up with texts across the screen.

My weekends are rarely filled with plans.

I spend most of my free time by myself, watching television or scrolling through social media.

I never have any exciting stories to tell because I never leave my house.

I cant remember the last time I smiled an authentic smile.

I am probably being too hard on myself.

Maybe its my fault that I have been feeling so lonely lately.

Maybe I am actively choosing to isolate myself.

After all, there have been times when people have invited me places and I turned them down.

There have been moments where I could have involved myself in conversations but sat back and listened instead.

Maybe I feel like I dont have any friends because Im afraid to put myself out there.

I hate how socially awkward I am.

I hate how difficult it is for me to continue a conversation.

I just want to find people who make me feel comfortable.

People who make me feel like Im not alone after all.