#1 When people don’t understand that it’s rarely the same thing for you

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#2 When THESE interactions are the ones you don’t quite mind

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#3 Struggles of the socially awkward.

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#4 That seems long enough, doesn’t it?

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#5 When you just don’t have it in you to confront people directly

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#6 When you realize you should’ve just stayed home

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#7 Friend: “Why don’t you come hang out with us at the party tonight?” Me: “Sorry, I already made plans.” Me :

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#8 When there’s a large group present and you’re suddenly asked a question

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#9 When your friends finally convince you to go out but you’re happier staying in

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#10 When your parents just can’t stop asking you to smile for photos you don’t want to be in

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#11 When you have only one best friend that you’re super comfortable being around

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#12 When this is literally you recharging after a stressful day of meeting people:

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#13 This is too relatable.

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#14 When you invite a friend home for courtesy’s sake but they actually agree to come

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#15 When no one cancels plans and you actually have to go out

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#16 When someone is trying to invade your personal space

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#17 If we had a dollar for each time this happened…

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#18 When someone tries to call you instead of texting

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#19 This is just awkward times awkward.

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#20 When people think you’re boring just because you’re quiet

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