I Want to Make Friends

Hi. I'm new here, and want to make friends. I was on EP, and wish I could connect with people I knew there (but hold out not hope for that). But how do I go about making friends here, just in general? It's been so long since I've really had to that I can't remember :/

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Yeah... I have tried "professional help," but I get frustrated with all the questions and resent all the prying. And, then there is all the feedback that I am not being communicative. I don't know... I'm not putting it down. I just think - [b]for me[/b] - it's mostly a matter of interacting more, being less self-absorbed ([u]perhaps[/u] bordering on narcissistic), and "letting go." And, by letting go, I mean I tend to over-analyze how I come across and what people think of me from all possible angles. I obsess over my flaws and I need to just let go of all that. I most likely will not be liked by everyone no matter what I do. More than likely, some people will think I am ugly, too shy, too boring, worthless, and all the other "crimes" I feel guilty about. The few times when I have "let go," I have had enjoyable conversations with no remorse. I just need to do it more and get past all the frustration and hurt I feel. It's easy to say, harder to remember, and sometimes difficult to consistently do.

I probably sound like I'm being defensive. I appreciate being able to just say these things (although I have said them before)...so thanks!