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This is getting worse with everyday that goes by, in the evenings and at the weekends, I don’t see anyone, excluding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training and the family, I no longer have any friends and for what reason I don’t know, I’m continuously trying to figure out why. I know it’s partly to due the fact most have gone to Uni and I’ve stayed at home to work. But this can’t explain the whole reason why I am lacking a social life, I have no problems with confidence, I can talk to anyone and have a laugh.
For example, it was a “friends” 20th yesterday, I confirmed that I’d be able to go to town, but I spent the whole evening trying to contact them, it turns out they decided just to go and forgot all about me… this seems to happen every time
Anyone else had no social life? How did you go about creating one?
I am worried, because the more I don’t have contact with others, the more depressed I feel and I want to get under control and finally start having some fun with my spare time… plus as far as I can tell, if I can’t hold down any friendly relationships, then how can I hold down any relationships with women? :S
It sounds to me like you need to get out of your head. You seem to have the attitude of "everyone's against me". I can relate to that, I was the same way, but you need to change that mindset.
In regards to your social group, I'd suggest a couple of things:
-Be more outspoken and assertive.
-Don't let people walk all over you.
-Don't be that mopey, sad guy; Be the fun, positive guy.
-Be different and take risks.
My value in my social group skyrocketed once I became the fun guy who everyone loves going out with and always has a good time.
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Be yourself around others and nurture the relationships you feel are uplifting to you.
I disagree slightly. Don't just "blindly" be yourself. Be the best version of yourself that you can be.
Hope this helps.