... breathes in and breathes out.

Don't worry first off even if you hate dealing with peeps it's not the end of the world and if your capable enough for whatever job you want to get even if your a bit nervous just throw on a sticker smile towards the boss and complement you don't have to talk about yourself most people want to talk about themselves. Unless there an introvert like us. Complement your boss in a small way you like his tie shoes something he obviously worked hard on or the business and go over what you want to say about yourself before saying it. And even if you hate dealing with people I've learned just to make them talk and I just barely pay attention and kinda space out a bit. And I hate phone calls. And your problems or things you consider problems are not insignificant. At least to you because your the one dealing with them not someone else. And I really get kinda pissy sometimes when people bother me when I don't wanna be with people. Like when I'm forced into a group project my mind process is this. FUCK... TEACHER WHY! shit now I need to include some random ass person into my work! Are they Ganna take it all over and force me to follow along? Or are they going to slack and waste my time! I WANNA WORK ALONE FUCKING TEACHER I DO BETTER ALONE! no social interaction please! I Know what I was going to do and you literally took my plans spit on them and threw them out a 5 story window! .....I fucking better get an A.

Well I can definitely relate to you on the phone call part. I DESPISE receiving calls unless its from my mom.
As far as communication with strangers goes, maybe you just hate small talk? Ik for me I hate small meaningless conversations because I can't really learn about the person. Though, I do think communication is something important to work on even if you're a complete introvert. Having solid communication skills gets you places. It just takes practice. I usually like to start out with complimenting someone random because it starts conversations off on a good note. Maybe you notice someone wearing your favorite bands' T-shirt, say something! You gotta go out there. I know it sounds like HELL but it will be worth it in the long run. Idk if you are drinking age, but the bar is a good place to practice.

-hugs- (▰˘◡˘▰)
Thank you!
Now I'm embracing myself for who I'm because I don't give a dime on what people think of me.
They call me a bitch; my answer, thank you. I'm beautiful.
They call me a loner; my answer, thank you. I love being reserved and keeping my own space in my personal bubble.
They call me an annoying freak; my answer, thank you. I will be that one annoying freak who will forever be marked in your mind. Do your best to erase my existence in your memories (:

Your own family calls you a loner? At least your parents don't force you to make friends and start tell you to socialize with others #－.－)
tsk, adults.

As you get older, you'll start to not care with that thoughts anymore. No pressure, really. Just be yourself and do what you love. People like us do hate interacting with people but if you want people to leave you alone and mind their business, you'll have to learn being independent by yourself. That's all I can say through my experience.

xD I felt so identified with this tbh.

I have a hard time making friends and I don't have the ability to make small chat with people (it just turns into dead silence after one attempt at starting a conversation). I'm still in school and it does affect me when it comes down to asking questions in the classroom or speaking in front of the class (whether it be the damned self introductions or presentations). My heart starts beating so fast, my face gets hot and red, I sometimes tear up a little, and my voice come out *really* low. I guess I'm shy?

But besides that, the other reason I have a hard time making friends is that tbh I have a lack of interest for people in general. I don't wanna be their buddy whom they rely on to have some good times etc. I feel awkward in groups anyway and it's really mentally exhausting for me to have to socialize with people.

Along with that, I hate noise in general. I like being in the dead silence of my room the best (where there are no people other than myself) and I really dislike it when people call me(it's just uncomfortable). Like I don't wanna hear their voice and I also don't really wanna talk. Tbh it's a waste of time to speak with me in the phone cas the only things you gonna get from me are "ok", "yes", "no", "hello", and "bye".

Personally, I embrace being an introvert. I think introversion and extroversion both come with benefits like if you're introverted then you're not gonna waste your time hanging out with ppl as often as an extrovert so u can use that spare time to get some shit done or wtv. Also, we introverts make real lifelong friends instead of friends that dont really give a shit about you. It's true that the social abilities of extroverts are to be envied but you gotta deal with what you have. I most certainly wouldn't like to force myself to become more extroverted cause by nature I really don't like interacting with other people.

Also, I don't think being introverted screws your job opportunities up ( unless ur applying for a job like door to door salesman). Working environments benefit from both introverts and extroverts as well as the in-betweens.

What really matters when getting a job is that you can get shit done.

Ahaha, omg!
I can relate to you with the group project part x'DD
There was this one time where my teacher start telling us to be in a group.
Thankfully, I asked if it was okay to work on it alone and he accepted my request.
Sad part was... presenting in front of the class. Hah x'D
I can see almost half of the class staring at me with pitiful eyes because almost everyone had partners and those with big groups, and there's me... a tiny, lonely potato ╥﹏╥
Bwhaha, I don't care tho. I'm used to it. Although, this continued about 5-7 times LOL
Having no partner for 6 in a half months is definitely sad (at least that's what I think)

However, this taught me to get my shit done. And plus, the only thing that was good about working alone was getting stuff done quickly without bothersome distractions.
Thus, I learned to be a pro at being independent (but I still depended on some stuff lol) (:

Sometimes I feel bad when I stare at little kids having fun and smiling.
They look like they're having the time of their life but as they grow older, things will change for them. But it's part of life and we can't do anything about that.

Anyways, thanks @L! I'll try my best to keep a positive mind and stay calm.
(including to stop sweating lol)

And you're not pressuring me at all; however, the ones who're pressuring me are my parents. Instead, I will try stick to myself and do what I can (⌒▽⌒)

Calm down. Being an introvert actually has its own perks. There are actually a lot of introverts who really hold big positions in a company, y'know. I've been lonely before, I know that feeling and I hated it. It's so awkward when everyone is in a group and you're the only one left out. I'm so done with that.

It's quite hard for me to mix with new people but being a university students you cannot avoid that. You have to work with groups every single time but I manage to walk out of my comfort zone. I take the initiative, of course. I practice to speak better, walk with my head up and keep my eye contact when talking to someone. And during presentation the only thing I focus on is always my voice, I make it loud on purpose because it's a good sign of confidence. These are just simple gestures that you can improve that will make people 'notice' you.

Well the key here is to actually think positive. You have to trust yourself more than anyone, if they can do it why can't you do the same? There's no difference between you and others, it's just your mindset that is. If you believe you can also be better, then you will.

So, believe yourself. Good luck trying :)

This. THIS POST HAS INSPIRED MEEE! ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ
Every little thing you wrote in your post was.. perfect and obv. relatable!
I don't know what to write but I'm smiling like an idiot right now (idk why, maybe because there is a lot of people who can relate to this ahhhh)

But anyways, it's true that introverts hangout with lifelong friends, but for me I call them, "temporary friends", coz' people come and go. It's like an endless cycle: You enroll in a school, then you move out to a new school, then as you end elementary school.. you go to highschool, then when you end highschool, you go separate paths. Yeah, you maybe have this person in your contacts (and call every now and then) BUUUT what if you were planning to travel far away to get into some high-class college/university (idk)..

I will still call them "temporary friends" tho.



Also: "What really matters when getting a job is that you can get shit done."
I'm saving that as my motto xDDD

Sorry, I reply to the wrong person but yeah.

I'm glad that what I wrote was useful to you <3 ヾ(☆▽☆) (I tend to feel like I write too much or write too seriously so your response makes me happy (▰˘◡˘▰))

It's true that friends come and go but even if you never contact them again, I feel like you'll always have a lil space for them in your heart where you are secretly hoping them for the best. That's why I like to think of them as lifelong friends cas even if things aint the same anymore, you're still left with remains of those connections. Calling them temporary friends is totally cool as well though :3 After all, everything that begins has to end.

That is a great motto to keep by your side XD!!!!! Do your bestest hun (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ You got this introvert cheering for you.

That's okay :) I like what you wrote ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~

I've been a lonesome wolf for so long, that I dont feel lonely at all, having no friend or boyfriends, I never thought it really matters that much, bcause I'm used to it, you see you cant miss something you never have. in society standars I might be abnormal, but I didnt see it as something wrong, I'm just fine living in my own world, I hardly notice the time flew by, before I knew it I became much older.

I don't think you're doing anything wrong. Friendship, dating, and marriage are things that for some reason symbolize happiness in our world. Like if you went to a family gathering and said out loud that you were never going to get married and that you weren't interested in it, for sure some of your family members would look at you strangely. However, these "symbols of happiness" can bring more unhappiness than happiness. I've seen plenty of unhappy marriages that make you wonder why the couple is still together when they would be so much better off alone. And having friends you can bear your soul to isn't easy. I've gotten betrayed many times n I think that the two friends I have right now are the only ones I'll ever have. If I didn't have em then I honestly wouldn't have any friends cause I feel it's harder to get friends as an adult than as a kid. Adults tend to be too scheming and too corrupted and I rather not get involved in their shit.

Don't think there's something wrong with you or that you're lacking something that others have. If you're happy being alone then it's all good. Don't mind what people think. You live ur life the way you want.

Even so, always keep an open mind. Maybe at some point in your life you'll find a person that you actually want as a friend/lover. Then it would be best to let that person near you instead of blocking them out. I'm not the type to do things I'll regret but I've blocked out so many people I was interested in/cared a little about that I tend to look back on it and regret it.