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I am a 35 yr old mother and wife. I have seen more of life than most people twice my age. I have loved, I have lost, I was horribly hurt as a child and some since then. And in all I have been through it has not bittered me, but made me amazingly strong. I have been helping other people all my life. For some reason people just seem to be drawn to me. And I enjoy it. So no matter what your question, if I don't have the answer, I will do my best to find it for you.
And just fyi, I'm a hopeless romantic, I LOVE cats and children, and I LOVE, LOVE rainy days (good thing, living up here in upper midwest).
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Location: Vancouver, WA
Age: 35
Member Since: January 26, 2009
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Last Update: March 13, 2009
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I have moved to a new place less then a year ago. I'm a student in high school. I hate it, because I can't make any close friends here, or friends that I can hang out with. I am pretty shy, and its hard for me to connect with other people.
How can I change this? What should I do?
It can be really hard to make new friends. And feeling lonely can make you feel frustrated. But no matter what, do not give up.
I know you are shy, but try your best to muster up some boldness and just start talking to people. I had the same problem when I was in high school. So I would look around me in class and decide who I wanted to talk to. Them I would compliment something that person was wearing or doing. People love it when other people compliment them. For example, just say, "I love you necklace, where'd you get it?" or, "Your hairstyle is really cool, I get mine done at the salon on Main street, where do you get yours?"
Just any question you feel comfortable with. Then you can just go with the flow of the convesation from there.
If by some chance the person doesn't want to talk to is rude or whatever, don't take it personally. Just forget them, walk away with confidence, your head held high, and go talk to someone else.
It will be scary, but you can do it.
Let me know how it turns out.
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