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Sometimes I feel that I'm not interesting enough

It's been a whole semester and I'm struggling with so many thoughts. I made a few friends in class but I have this fear that maybe they are only being nice to me for the sake of making connections with other people or just general networking for career opportunities.

Sure they come by my desk to chat sometimes during school hours, sometimes even eat lunch together and it has been pleasant, but then outside of school, it just goes back to being lonely again.

I try my best to ask questions and be interested in what they say but I feel as if they don't reciprocate the effort as much. But maybe that's just an unhealthy mindest to have too much expectations for some persons.
I sometimes message them online after school sending them videos or news about things that we have in common, but alot of the times I'm left on read or just on delivered. The people I want to talk to online usually just wants to ask about school matters but then after I answer their questions, that's the end of the conversation. I'm probably just overthinking things but I can't help but feel like I'm only good enough to be approached if they have something they need.

To be fair though, the course I'm taking is pretty isolating and requires alot of free time to work on projects, together with my other friends being in different courses with conflicting schedules. But I haven't even been invited to hang out for a really long time and it's all been taking a toll on my mental health that I think I'm experiencing burn out.
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I doubt it's anything personal. I think most people just get caught up in their own schedules. Like they have you categorized into their school section of their schedule and outside of school they have time set aside for other people or other things. It's not unusual to have separate work friends, school friends, and then try to find time for family/relationships. It's a lot to balance, so I think we often relegate people to one category that can be difficult to get out of.

For online people, well... If they're here instead of out with people, it's probably because they're awkward. And awkward people have difficulty keeping conversations going. Or they just kind of vanish at some point, because they finally found somewhere to be or someone to be with. Which is great for them, but... Y'know.

Making friends as an adult is hard. But keep reaching out. Someone will reach back.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
I find it best to not try too hard to make friends, that can turn some people off.
Chops · 18-21, F
@samueltyler2 How will I know if I'm trying too hard? I'm trying to compensate for my lack of social interaction I had when I was in highschool and I can't tell if what I'm doing is right or not.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Chops relax, enjoy life. People will come to you. Join clubs

 
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