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My girlf wants me and her to do some volunteering at a homeless shelter/soup kitchen type place

I want to, but I’m a bit scared. I don’t know why. Maybe I’m worried people will be a bit crazy or smell bad. I know I shouldn’t feel this way but I do. 😬
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Well it's certainly okay to feel any which way you feel and you don't have to apologize for it. If you don't feel comfortable doing it then don't do it just to please someone else...period! Never force yourself to do something you don't want to do. That's self betrayal. And don't just go along to get along. If you decide to go I think you would enjoy it because people are there because they need help, they're not there to cause trouble. I think you might find it rewarding but then that's up to you. Just don't force yourself and go against yourself if you really don't want to. Never do that
Strongtea · 22-25, M
I’ve been thinking about it all day and I do want to do it, but I think it will be upsetting and make me visibly upset to the point of crying. I know this sounds really silly but I find it extremely hard to be so vulnerable in front of my girlf. I’m really not macho and I don’t want to be, but I find talking about feelings almost impossible. I think that’s why I enjoy it here so much as I can be very open and talk about things that I otherwise can’t. Thanks again for your advice, I’m torn and I need to think about it more to decide. @LadyGrace
@Strongtea Then go with your gut. If it would make you too upset then don't do it. It's okay to just say no