I’m 26 and I don’t know how to talk to people. Any advice?
I’m 26m, and I feel like I don’t really understand myself. I’ve never been a people person. I don’t know how to start conversations, and even when I do have something to talk about, the conversation usually ends quickly because I don’t know how to continue it. I’m tired of feeling alone, but at the same time, I feel like I’ve accepted it. Another issue is that I talk really fast, and people often don’t understand me, so I have to repeat myself. Because of that, I sometimes feel like staying silent is better because I feel like I can’t talk properly. This happens everywhere: at my office, in my hostel, and even at family gatherings. I either end up alone, or I isolate myself. I don’t want attention or sympathy. I just want to be able to talk normally, but I don’t know how. Sometimes I feel like my words don’t make sense, and I start thinking I’m just wasting people’s time. Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you improve your conversation skills, confidence, or speaking pace? Any advice, lessons, or practical steps would really help.