I feel like I live in this song. Everyone likes to talk but no one likes to listen. I guess my expectations are too high for people. Sometimes I feel like I don’t fit in anywhere.
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I feel you! One of the things that early sobriety taught me tho is that expectations are nothing but premeditated resentments! I cannot expect anything from anyone but me! I cannot control ppl places or things. I can control me...how I act and react. That's it! And you know what? I found relief in that! But you're right, most of the time ppl. don't listen, at least not actively listen. They listen to respond not to actually hear and understand what you're saying. It's very frustrating, but when I just worry about me and my behavior, it makes life so much easier. 
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Yeah. It just all stems from fear. Like all character defects. I still feel alone even when I am around people.
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I hear you. I still do. Not to be disparaging, but I think a lot of us are socially awkward anyway. That's me but I'm also not really a ppl person. Alcohol was great liquid courage lol! But yeah...when you have to start copeing in real life without being loaded it can be really overwhelming and disappointing. I hope you find your joy Man! The things that make you smile, and you'll start to make some real connections with the ppl.
Stick around, it gets better!
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Yep. I’m definitely socially awkward. Life is pretty good today. I still have my down moments though. Thanks for listening!
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You are very welcome my friend! Anytime 
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Thank you both. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing
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Me too...the weirdos and the Blacksheep are my ppl 
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