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I sometimes hear that there is no difference between having self-confidence and pretending to have self-confidence. I don't know, but I kind of disagree because pretending to have self-confidence takes a lot of energy and is hardly sustainable.

Yesterday my dad paid a visit to his friend. This man blunty asked my father what's wrong with me and why I'm not in a relationship. He also told him that he was pretty sure that I'm a virgin, and that other people should "persuade" me to show interest in women. He also implied that I should...

When I try to talk to someone I always feel I'm being extremely fake. It just feels completely fake and I probably come across as such. Hence, I prefer not to talk when I don't have to, but then people start thinking I'm an a.sshole

Do you think it's possible to overcome social anxiety if you have no social life whatsoever? I basically only talk to my parents.. Also, any tips on how to expand one's social life? I don't drink, I hate bars and similar places.

Hi :) I forgot to introduce myself, I live in the Netherlands and I'm 33 (male).