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writes:I spent a day with a girl I like and her friend. I'm kinda socially awkward and didn't say much to them at all. It was really ridiculous on my behalf. She did say that she wanted to see me again so I don't think I came off too weird or creepy. So the next day I apologized for being so quiet and then I told her that the reason why I was not really talking was that I am socially awkward. Also that it was the first time I really ever told someone about it. She reacted differently than I thought about it and laughed it off with a quick joke. I think she still wants to see me, I'm not too sure.I don't know how to feel about it, I don't think she was trying to be insensitive but I don't know what she really meant either. Reply to this Question
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reader, Euphoric29  +, writes (28 December 2013):
Dear OP,
Just be patient and wait it out. Maybe she wants to see you again, maybe not. Either way, it was brave of you to go and spend a day with two girls when you feel socially awkward. See it as a success, or at least as a good step in the right direction towards developing self-confidence and social skills. The setup wasn't ideal, two friends and then you, so it's possible part of your silence was a natural result of a slightly awkward situation.
If a guy told me "I'm socially awkward" I'd be really surprised about his words and probably act the same way - making a joke, laughing it off. Because it is a very unusual, but honest, statement.
Neither of us knows what her laughter meant in the end, but maybe it was an awkward reaction of hers, too. It's possible that you don't see other people's insecurities and think everybody is more in control than you. It's not the case. Maybe she went home and thought "my, what a bad joke I made". Or she was concerned with something completely different, like, her hair.
Everyone of us has some insecurities and awkward moments. Part of becoming less socially awkward is to focus on the other person, to realize they are humans, too, who want to be aknowledged and who fear to be judged.
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reader, person12345  +, writes (28 December 2013):
 This is your social awkwardness talking, she was trying to lighten the mood that's all. If she says she wants to see you again, see her again! She wasn't being insensitive, she was just reacting how most people react when someone says they are socially awkward, since the vast majority of people who say that mean it AS a joke, rather than a serious anxiety. She probably just didn't realize you actually struggle with it.
On another note, if you are having trouble with social awkwardness there is lots of good therapy and medication that can help.
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (28 December 2013):
 I wasn't there, so I don't know what she meant by her laugh, but have you considered she laughed at your confession to being socially awkward because it was obvious to her? However, based on what you have written, and the words you have chosen I would say your interactions with her so far sound positive.
Don't write her off yet, I think you need to meet up with her a few more times yet.
Good luck!
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