Is it normal to be this awkward?

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I can't talk with anyone. Nothing comes to mind. I try to think of something to say but fail. My social life sucks and whenever I'm in social situations its an awkward stare down.

I bump into things randomly. its weird like my mind doesn't even notice. I feel stupid when it happens. This happens all the time.

I met this girl but were sorta in a long distane relationship. Whenever we text I send her something awkward and she doesn't text back. I don't want to lose her.

I bet the way I worded this is weird isn't it?
Any tips?

Please ignore any grammatical errors

There is probably more that I want to add...

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    Aww, I bump into things often too:)! Although my reactions usually make people laugh, so I don't really see it as a bad thing, socially.

    You didn't word this badly at all and I get what you mean perfectly. There are certain people I find very hard to talk to as well. I usually just go with the flow of the conversation and if the other person says something I feel I can add to, or ask about, then I tend to go with that. And then they might do the same, and then back and forth, etc etc. Just try to not force it, you're probably putting a lot of pressure on yourself, which isn't helpful.:)

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    • Leviathanel
      11 years ago

      sounds like this person is suffering from lack of self esteem. i can imagine somone who is already ashamed of themselves bumping into something while looking for acceptance and just crumbling. they failed again and those people he's trying to make an impression on are laughing at him.

      i think mostly everyone must of felt that way at one point, excluded, failed. how i delt with it when i was in grade school is i told myself i didn't need their acceptance, i'll accept myself. independance is key and makes you more self-sufficant which is a very desirable trait in north american culture.

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  • Johnnytherat
    11 years ago

    heres a serious tried & true tip if your blatantly awkward then it suddenly becomes funny & not awkward.. being awkward about being awkward is what is awkward.. you get it?

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  • Polan
    11 years ago

    Me too.Later on I find mostly people say stupid things and mostly girl dont like talkative guy.Just keep practising on making conversation and body-languange control!

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  • peterrabbyt2
    11 years ago

    You're just a goof. Live with it.

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  • SerialSinner
    11 years ago

    I'm typically like you, hate myself for it, but getting used to it.

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    • LostAndBroken
      11 years ago

      Ditto this.

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  • MariaHx
    11 years ago

    I'm like this with everyone too, even family. In no way am I saying this is normal because personally I don't think your situation is. Once my boyfriend's family came to visit for a week and I barely said a word to them. I just couldn't for the life of me think of anything to say. I'm sure I came across as rude because his dad got mad at me and kept telling me to talk. I've always been like that, except it's more I just don't have anything to say than being anxious. There are moments where I'm fine but they are few and far between.

    I'm awkward too. I remember at work one of the managers went to shake my hand and for some reason I thought she wanted a hug. lol. A few days ago I went to Subway and the guy making my sandwich made a joke that I didn't understand was a joke at the time and I said "Yeah." Then he started laughing because I didn't realize it was a joke. My last day at the last place I worked I was working with a girl I knew and she thought I was acting weird...which I didn't think I was but she called me schizophrenic.

    What do you send her that you think sounds awkward?

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  • noid
    11 years ago

    There is medication that reduces social anxiety. Wonderful stuff.

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  • Gumball
    11 years ago

    Ohh boy, you're not alone. It's like crickets follow me around to fill every awkward silence. I think you're thinking too much of what it comes across to others. It's more awkward when you admit it is. Try involving yourself in social interactions. That's the only way to learn. With the girl situation, as long as you do not message her with something that would make her throw her phone in a bottomless pit, I think you're fine. Awkwardness comes across more with in-person interactions so don't fret too much.

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  • Straight-hair
    11 years ago

    Don't worry, I'm very quiet at school and I hate it I don't have anything to say that people will be interested in listening too. And when I say something they either think WTF or they out me down so easily. I know it's hard but your not alone :-)

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