Hey, I’m trying to get better at conversations and communication so I can build stronger relationships, network better, and create more meaningful memories and experiences with people. I’m decent at small talk, and people do invite me out, but I usually decline because I’m scared of boring people or making things awkward. I can ask questions and keep conversations going for a little, but I don’t want it to sound like I’m interviewing someone lol. A lot of times I’ll talk about something briefly and then it just turns into awkward silence. Recently, one of my friends passed away, and it’s been affecting me more than I expected. Part of what’s bothering me is feeling like we could’ve had a way deeper friendship, but because of my poor conversation/communication skills, I feel like I missed out on that connection. It made me realize how important being able to genuinely connect with people really is. From what I’ve gathered, maybe I just need more life experiences and more things going on so I naturally have more to talk about, but I honestly don’t know. I feel like I’m halfway there already. I’ve seen people who can talk to almost anybody and make others feel comfortable naturally. It feels like a skill that can actually be learned, and the older I get, the more I realize that if you can build rapport with people, a lot more becomes possible in life. Has anybody else struggled with this and improved? What genuinely helped you become better at connecting with people? submitted by /u/Lonely-Agent-8942
Originally posted by u/Lonely-Agent-8942 on r/AskMen