im in my mid 30s and through trial and error and much thought, i have come to the conclusion that i should NOT have cut off a few of my old friends..i should have done what was necessary, no matter how draining and painful to keep a few of those old friends around as i realize now just how extremely difficult it is to start up new friendships at my age with my disorder..its almost impossible to start up friendships that will go somewhere at my age as everyone has their set routine, family etc etc...sure, you can tag along or whatever but thats lame...
so, i highly suggest to you younger avoidants and social phobes(teens and 20s), do whatever you can to keep those friends you have now around..as u get older it gets extremely difficult to make new ones..please trust me on this!others my age im sure will agree..
problem is i also realize we have social disorders that basically paralyze our ability to keep and maintain relationships so..still, my advice stands..hopefully others my age will come on here and give their thoughts!
so, i highly suggest to you younger avoidants and social phobes(teens and 20s), do whatever you can to keep those friends you have now around..as u get older it gets extremely difficult to make new ones..please trust me on this!others my age im sure will agree..
problem is i also realize we have social disorders that basically paralyze our ability to keep and maintain relationships so..still, my advice stands..hopefully others my age will come on here and give their thoughts!