SilentStranger
Well-known member
What do non-SP people think about people with SP? With all the 'symptoms' that we have... you know... Don't have friends, don't have girlfriends/wives or boyfriends/husbands*, might not be in a good job. tends to be homebodies. What most of the population would, unfortunately tag as traits of losers.
How would others...General population and potential friends,.. view that? Would they see it as a severe weakness and hence undesirable?
How would a potential partner view that?
The reason I ask is... everybody seems to say get over your problem and socialise. Its not easily done. Not only because its difficult for you, but others might not be willing to accept you.
Even if you got over your anxiety, how would you explain the gap in your life where you were a (in their eyes atleast) a loser. It seem like a catch 22.
Some might say, well there might be people who are willing to accept you. but how small a number of people is that?
-SS
* OK maybe its more common to SP guys to be without partners when compared to SP females.
How would others...General population and potential friends,.. view that? Would they see it as a severe weakness and hence undesirable?
How would a potential partner view that?
The reason I ask is... everybody seems to say get over your problem and socialise. Its not easily done. Not only because its difficult for you, but others might not be willing to accept you.
Even if you got over your anxiety, how would you explain the gap in your life where you were a (in their eyes atleast) a loser. It seem like a catch 22.
Some might say, well there might be people who are willing to accept you. but how small a number of people is that?
-SS
* OK maybe its more common to SP guys to be without partners when compared to SP females.