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You chose wisely my son. You picked the manly man answer.Giving. Unless it's a new car and the jackpot lotto drawing tonight.
I really like that movie. Guess I'm a garbage peopleWatching Terminator Salvation.. heard its horrible.. but garbage people watch garbage movies.
I'm sure one day things will change Multis.I'd like to form more friendships in real life but that just hasn't been possible for me. My CF friends are all I really have right now in terms of friendships.
I guess socializing in real life is hard for me since I'm so shy and sensitive (and can't get out much). It's a lot easier to express myself and stay away from the things that bother me too much online. Feels like it would be hard to find the right friend I could talk with in person in today's world.
But, I'm finally starting to face the facts and accept that I have at least one mental issue. I just can't live a normal life right now, be the way I used to be, or think and feel the way I used to, and I have to face that. Got to keep trying to hang in there and keep hoping that somehow one day, hopefully soon, things will get better.
I'd like to form more friendships in real life but that just hasn't been possible for me. My CF friends are all I really have right now in terms of friendships.
I guess socializing in real life is hard for me since I'm so shy and sensitive (and can't get out much). It's a lot easier to express myself and stay away from the things that bother me too much online. Feels like it would be hard to find the right friend I could talk with in person in today's world.
But, I'm finally starting to face the facts and accept that I have at least one mental issue. I just can't live a normal life right now, be the way I used to be, or think and feel the way I used to, and I have to face that. Got to keep trying to hang in there and keep hoping that somehow one day, hopefully soon, things will get better.
I'm sure one day things will change Multis.God cares about you very much, as do your C.F. friends, and He does promise to give us a hope and a future. Sometimes the only thing we can do while waiting is to continue praying, hoping and waiting until things change. When a situation seems hopeless or when the wait is longer than expected, that could just be God's way of teaching us patience and dependence on Him.
That's right, Fat Tuesday and Lent are coming up!
I know how you feel. Believe me. But think about that statement for a second. It both implies that:Feels like it would be hard to find the right friend I could talk with in person in today's world.
it does get easier with more practice, that's very true! The worst part for me still is trying to set up a "hangout", like, how do I invite them? What should I say? Am I putting on too much pressure? Is it too soon to ask them to hangout again? If they say no, should I leave them alone or keep on talking?.... Just millions of doubts to hurdle over. But I'm getting there, one day at a timeAs James Halloway from Ready Player One said, "The thing about reality is that reality is real... And it's also a place where you can get a decent meal."
I totally understand using the internet as a substitute for real life when it came to social stuff. However, it really doesn't beat the real thing and I'm finding that real life is becoming more appealing than the internet nowadays. Nothing but trolls, lack of privacy, and deception/propaganda.
I'm happy you're coming out of your shell and experiencing more of real life. Talking to people face to face provides more of that connection than on the internet. From personal experience, it gets easier the more you practice being more sociable. I wish all the best for you on your future endeavors.
Story of my life. It often feels like I'm playing Russian Roulette every time I talk to someone.
"Hello, Mojoboy!" *Click*
"Fine day, isn't it?" *Click*
"By the way, is that a new haircut?" *BANG*
Good to hear you're doing better. A good church full of genuinely caring people really did help me loads so I'd recommend getting more involved in church if you have not done so already. You're a great guy and I think you deserve a break in life.
It's a slight exaggerating. With autism, anything you say can trigger a negative reaction out of people whether you meant offense or not. Break any social rules you have no knowledge of and people will hate you, mistreat you, take advantage of you, or demand you be punished. What may seem innocent, harmless, and honest to us may be offensive to the average person and visa versa.
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