I think I’ve made a friend...I thjnk

[DemureRose]

So in my last post I asked if it was weird to pursue a friendship the same way you would a romantic interest and received lots of helpful feedback.

As it turned out, the guy must have been just as interested in being friends with me because when we got to class, he talked to me first. Unfortunately the class that day didn’t allow us to talk very much after the initial conversation. What’s worse is we got left out early and I did try to wait on him but I didn’t want to seem weird so I didn’t try as hard as I could’ve and ended up leaving without getting to talk to him. It bothered me for days, and I worried he would assume that I wasn’t interested.

That fear was confirmed when we arrived in class and he didn’t even acknowledge me. And he was going to sit two seats down from me instead of next to me like usual. I panicked.

So in a very very out of character moment for me, I asked the girl sitting between us if she would trade me seats. Luckily she did and so when I sat down, I immediately started up a conversation with him. I made an effort to talk to him throughout the class period and made sure to wait for him after class.

I’m worried I came off too strong, but I’m trying to tell myself that had I not done those things, I would be very regretful.

At least this way even if we aren’t suited as friends, I won’t have any regrets about not trying.

I just wanted to share that because I was proud of myself for being the initiator and going out of my comfort zone.

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Good job on pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and taking initiative. That is good to hear. I struggle with making friends so I know all to well the anxieties and fears associated with putting yourself out there. I commend you on the big step forward. And you are right you should be proud. Good job!