Top 10 Reasons to Come Out of Your Shell
Here's what I've seen on this site: People who aren't social outside of it. I don't hate antisocial people, but I don't like antisocial behavior. I was antisocial for a while, but later in 7th grade, I changed. There are many good reasons you should at least try to make real-life friends; 10 of them will be in the original version of this list. If anything might apply to you, just know I'm trying to help, not trying to insult.My shyness used to be debilitating. But I realized if I didn't change, I wasn't going to get anywhere in life.
My shyness is now at a level that I'm comfortable with, and I am, in fact, a happier person. It's fair to say I'll never be an extrovert. I've never wanted to be anyway.
After you are able to talk to people easily, you'll find that positively interacting with others will provide you with multiple benefits that lead to happiness.
These include self-confidence, fun, lower difficulties, and more.
When you feel well-liked by people who know the real you, and you know they aren't a pedophile sitting behind a computer screen waiting for you to give them personal information, you'll feel more appreciated.
This means you'll like yourself more. That is what an increase in self-confidence is.
If someone cares about you, they'll help when you truly need it, and they can give it. A friend can prevent you from taking your own life.
A friend can be the edge you hold onto so that you don't fall away.
Unfortunately, I don't have any friends, and I am bullied because I like anime and cartoons. Help.
Do I want to listen to Iron Maiden, or do I want to have a good conversation? Iron Maiden is ear porn, but I'll go with having a conversation.
Be on this website all day, or at a birthday party of a friend of mine all day? Sorry, my fellow toptenners, but the latter.
While deciding between parties for fun or homework so you don't fail your grade is a tough choice, friends can still help you out with education.
They can send you pictures of their homework since you don't know how to do it at the time or you're doing it at the last minute, realizing how long it would take if you don't copy. Also, they can help you figure out a tricky math problem.
If you can't remember what happened in the book your class is reading, there's a good chance you'll have a friend who can summarize it for you.
If you befriend someone who is also introverted, both of you will benefit greatly.
People who wanted to befriend you but were hesitant since they weren't sure if you'd want the friendship to be mutual have now had their wishes fulfilled. People who advise you to quit hiding will be proud of you.
The one person you spend the rest of your life with will likely start off as a friend. Things will evolve far past the friend-zone if you stay with them.
You'll remember hanging out with your friends fondly. You won't remember shying away from people at social events fondly.
Having friends will help you work better with others. They will open your mind to new thoughts, leading you to find a passion that can lead to a successful career.
Having friends will also help you be confident enough to succeed in areas where a big ego is a big advantage.
If you're highly prejudiced against a certain group, giving someone from said group a chance will possibly make you realize that your prejudice was wrong. You'll change for the better.
No, seriously, this is one of the best items.
You are right. I think that my life would be much better if I wasn't on here. I shouldn't be on this site so much because so many users turn down my opinions.
I think it is time for me to leave this website altogether and only check this site to see the newest lists once in a while. Any advice would be very appreciated.