Do you make friends easily?

[frankfrank]

I find it much easier to form friendships than in the far past. I consider myself both extroverted AND introverted, though the former has been more dominant in recent years. I feel that people generally have something valid or interesting to say, and I will hear them out. I also feel a strong sense of ethics, as well as fairness and best wishes. I am also not one of those people who "cuts and runs" because a friend is having bad times, or needs a favor. For example, over the years I have known so many people who were totally left "hanging" when they needed to move, and suddenly dtheir friends all vanished.

 

[frankfrank]

Yes and no.

I get along with pretty much everyone, and mix well in social situations.

Most of the time, when I call someone a friend, they are more like a well-known acquainance. It takes a lot for someone to be considered a part of my close circle of friends.

Well said, on all counts. This all really fits me pretty much, and augments my above posting very well. I know a lot of people who would indeed properly be called "well-known acquaintances," but my time spent with them is still more enjoyed than nearly anything else in life that I can think of (and definitely, in general, more enjoyed than sex - which itself is a fun thing).

 

[twardmo]

no, i'm too shy and pretty awkward around people i don't know or not used to.

 

[davy]

i don't make friends easily.

what can i say? i don't have the gift of gab and i couldn't read a person reaction/feelings even if they handed it to me in annotated volumes.

doesn't stop me from trying, though.

 

[frankfrank]

^ Yeah, sounds possible - and I believe I am probably an aspie myself. Never heard the term before but knew what it meant right away.

I just can't read people's faces and body language very well, and it's hard for me to assimilate faces and names as well. I am also well above average in intelligence. As I understand, these are all symptoms of Asperger's.

Fortunately I seem to have mostly worked past it over the years, but the hindrances can still happen. I'm old enough that, when I was evaluated and counseled in adolescence, the diagnosis probably didn't even exist yet.

 

[offcentered1]

I make friends as easily as they are comfortable with themselves. I have always had a harder time until I have joined here. I am happy and am receptive and as well responsive to those who are questioning their situation. That is OK that is human.

 

[fenrill]

I am just to shy to go and talk to people. Probably thats why I have no friends, thanks for reminding me why I am all alone.

 

[RyzeAbove]

I can meet people and make friends anywhere. I think its something I picked up from my mom shes the same way. Its not that hard to do.

 

[davy]

^Are you an aspie?

well; judging from the fact that i had to look up aspie; i'm going to guess that i'm not.

let's just say i'm socially inept and be done with it.