Originally Posted by
alwaystryin
Lol I can hardly blame you. It's part response, part venting and part opinion seeking all mixed in with my own 2 cents on the matter. I'm feeling that based on the wording of the OP, a shift in attitude may prove much more productive as far as meeting someone. If you can get through the second to last paragraph that'll help sum it up.
I enjoyed reading it!
How come your friend gets so awkward? I mean, what's up with her phone and all that? Why did she even bother to go out in the first place? lol
I noticed that some people have this massive social anxiety when they are out of their comfort zone. It's such a shame as time and life are just passing you by when you are too occupied and worried. Thing is though they can't snap out of it just like that. I am a homebody myself but when I go out, I absolutely enjoy watching people, talking to peope and laughing... And I love good laughs!
I see how frustraing it can be with your friend especially when you know that she is such an amazing person otherwise in every way.
As said, there are creeps in all walks of life, not just online dating. One thing I am wary of though is online persona can be totally diferent from real life feel. I prefer meeting in person shortly after we find each other interesting so there is no waste of time and emotions.
But meeting people in social gatherings are definitely more fun, imo.
“Really, sex and laughter do go very well together, and I wondered - and I still do - which is more important.” - Hermione Gingold-