Are you an introvert? Do you try to change yourself for everyone to like you?

I constantly turn down the plans my friends make and this has made me less appealing socially. Sometimes it is a struggle to go and try to enjoy when you really dont want to

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dancingtongue · 80-89, M

Don't feel you have to change because society has gone from valuing the strong/silent type to demanding that everyone be a chatty joiner. I highly recommend the book Quiet by Susan Cain on how it is OK and normal to be introverted and ways to cope.

Tellmeaboutyourself · 26-30, F

@dancingtongue thanks a lot for your advice. I would definitely read up the book, i was actually searching for some.