First of all, I think there's nothing wrong with that Facebook status thing. If you want to strip away the "I'm lonely" part, maybe something like "Feels like I haven't seen any of you in ages! Anyone want to hang out? (Yes, you!)" I mean, it's totally up to you what you want to say and where and all that, but I wouldn't be at all bothered to hear that from one of my friends. :)
Or, if you're okay with a small group, I find inviting a handful of people to something useful when I'm feeling introverted but want to socialize, because then I don't have to carry the burden of half the conversation. I can fade into the background more while other people talk, or I can chat some and then let other people take more control of the conversation when my talking falters.
Or none of this might apply to you! In any case, I sympathize. Readjustment is always hard, and stagnation -- even when it's also readjustment and recuperation and leisure time -- is hard too. Here's hoping things level out soon for you. <3
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Date: 2011-09-09 03:27 pm (UTC)First of all, I think there's nothing wrong with that Facebook status thing. If you want to strip away the "I'm lonely" part, maybe something like "Feels like I haven't seen any of you in ages! Anyone want to hang out? (Yes, you!)" I mean, it's totally up to you what you want to say and where and all that, but I wouldn't be at all bothered to hear that from one of my friends. :)
Or, if you're okay with a small group, I find inviting a handful of people to something useful when I'm feeling introverted but want to socialize, because then I don't have to carry the burden of half the conversation. I can fade into the background more while other people talk, or I can chat some and then let other people take more control of the conversation when my talking falters.
Or none of this might apply to you! In any case, I sympathize. Readjustment is always hard, and stagnation -- even when it's also readjustment and recuperation and leisure time -- is hard too. Here's hoping things level out soon for you. <3