how do i improve my communication with people

i'm not good at communication and interacting in general and online, if someone messages me i leave it too long to reply, because i'm not good or confident in writing back, also i'm scared of rejection or writing something that comes over as ' too eager' then frightening the other person off? there's some good people on here who have reached out to me in the pms, but because i left it too long to reply...they gave up and moved on, then i feel regret, because i could of made a good friend.

and a good friend is what i need right now.

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Gipeswic · 61-69, FNew

I personally don't think it matters how long before anyone replies to a message as you have to remember that people have other things going on. There is no need to feel pressured in replying immediately anyway. Just get used to writing short messages to begin with and you will be able to write more as you gain more confidence. Making good friends takes time anyway.

nevergiveup · 61-69, M

@Gipeswic A lot of my friends on here are in other countrys so the time difference can be a problem. Some times its hours before they see my replies