I'm very socially awkward when it comes to meeting new people. Please help!?

[Joshua]

Tonight, I went to a Dad's Night Out our local parents of twins Facebook group sponsored at a local bar & grill. I have never met these guys, not did I know what they look like. (I know I should have looked at their profiles.) So, I get there and suddenly I got this incredibly nervous feeling that I did not feel comfortable hanging out with complete strangers and just left. I was too nervous to even try. The problem is I have always been this way but I want to stop it, since I am almost 29. What can I do to become more confident in this type of situations? I would really like to try to make friends but this stuff stands in my way of doing so.

[wyomugs]

You need to PRACTICE meeting new people... it can be done. Find some CLUB to join or other activities where you meet regularly.... photo clubs, athletic groups, volunteer organizations, etc.


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