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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, it is an introvert thing. I'm the same way. Totally awkward in groups. Slightly less awkward 1-on-one.[/quote]

I am an introvert but can be social with people I'm comfortable with. Maybe it's a comfort level thing. I feel like I can be myself and not be judged if I say or do something awkward with close friends since they already know me and won't judge me, but when I'm around people I don't know that well I am more on guard. I'm actually known as one of the more chatty and social people in my group of close friends, but it's hard for me to show that side of me with people I don't know well.

So, for example, my son plays soccer with a bunch of kids from the neighborhood and sometimes the moms organize get togethers and when I go, even though I know everyone there, I feel shy and awkward and probably come across that way. But the only way to become more comfortable with them is to spend more time with them but because I'm not loud and extroverted I feel like I don't fit in. But there are a few of the moms I can text and chat with just fine when we're one on one. When I get in these group situations it's like I can't think of anything to talk about and that probably comes across as standoffish. I've noticed I've stopped being invited to some of the get togethers (I see them on social media) and then it makes me feel more awkward when I see the moms at soccer practices and games and they're all chatting together. I feel weird going up to them and chatting since I have trouble thinking of things to talk about and don't want to interrupt their conversation, but I also feel awkward standing around by myself.

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