A
female
age
41-50,
anonymous
writes:Help! My conversation always dries up in social settings-dates, with groups of friends... I get nervous on dates and my mind goes blank. With groups of friends, I used to be a bit of a chatterbox with my friends when I was a teenager, but I was depressed for 5 years and stopped going out, so now, 3 years on, I just feel like I don't have a lot to say. I'm good at asking people questions about themselves and listening to them, but rubbish at filling in those awkward silences, and never have hilarious anecdotes on the tip of my tongue like some of my friends. How can I get better at this kind of thing? Both on dates, and with friends? Thanks :)
View related questions:
depressed Reply to this Question
Share |
Fancy yourself as an agony aunt? Add your answer to this question! A
female
reader, VikkiDec1  +, writes (25 August 2010):
 Well I can relate to being depressed, so I know how hard it can be. Be thankful that your better now and ready to meet new people and get out there. The best thing to do while on a date or with friends, is relax and breathe. Think of things ahead of time to talk about or ask. Something like sports, tv shows, hobbies, favorite things, etc. It may even break the ice if you tell your date your kinda nervous! Chances are their nervous as hell too! You could also look up some jokes online before you go out, just so you have a few in your head.
|
