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[quote=Anonymous]OP's problem might be a symptom of anxiety, actually, because I can totally relate. As a kid I was pretty withdrawn and if I had to say/ask something to another kid it would turn into this HUGE deal in my head where I'd mentally practice it and the more I practice the more paralyzed I felt.

Made this friend as an adult and most of our contact was via phone. She could talk for hours (eventually learned she was not just bipolar, but bipolar to the extent of many hospital stays). She's very, very smart and funny so I'd enjoy hearing from her, but after awhile feel trapped. There was never a slow down moment where I could nudge the call to an end. Finally one night I said someone (DH, the cat, another call coming in, don't remember) needed me and she instantly said "go take care of X, love you!" and that was that. Have learned to do this with some friends who are now long distance and also talk a lot.

OP you just have to take the plunge, it will get easier once you do that. [/quote]

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