I was just posting it for me then realized there must be more people who are going through the same. So I am 23yo cis M in Canada. Growing up, parents were strict so not much social interaction outside school. When I got 17-18, covid hit. Got 19, went off to college in a different country so no friends because not much common to talk about plus my autism was acting weird. I was always outgoing but covid changed me a lot. So never got into a relationship because sharing my time always seemed weird. But since I was 21yo, I was out of the dating scene altogether, like 0 interactions (for romantic reasons). Now I am 23 yo, recovering from depression and addiction, but have no idea how to even start a conversation, let alone keep one going. People even say that my vibe has gotten a bit negative and I’m not as fun to hang out with. I wanna go out there now and find my happiness, and maybe also some action!! So my question is, its not like I unlearnt it because I never had much experience socially, and now Im older and expected to be better at social interactions. How can I speed through this process and get better at conversations and being present in the moment so I can actually enjoy talking to someone submitted by /u/Ornery_Meet_2081
Originally posted by u/Ornery_Meet_2081 on r/AskMen