I’m a 20-year-old guy and I recently got out of my first relationship, which lasted about three years. During that time, I slowly lost touch with most of my friends because I was focusing almost entirely on my partner. I also cut off some friendships, especially with women, because of the dynamics of the relationship. At the time, it didn’t seem like a big deal, but now that it’s over, I’m realizing that I didn’t maintain any separate social life of my own. Now I’m at a point where I don’t really have a social circle anymore, and I’m trying to rebuild from scratch. What I didn’t expect is that my social skills feel a bit off too. I sometimes struggle to keep conversations going, overthink what I say, and feel more awkward than I used to, especially when talking to women. I’m curious to hear from other men who’ve gone through something similar. Did your social life take a hit during a relationship, and how did you recover from it afterward? How long did it take to feel normal again, and what actually helped you rebuild both your social circle and your confidence? Looking to learn from real experiences here. submitted by /u/DopamineAccountant
Originally posted by u/DopamineAccountant on r/AskMen