I am not someone that is ever the life of the party. I am more comfortable with one on one conversation or with a small group. I go out with friends that are pretty extroverted and I am usually described as reserved, but meeting someone that you connect with socially (male of female) is really a mood elevator. I have to say that going out and talking and socializing and meeting new people helped me to get out of my depression. Have you tried this?
JellyB. I too have always wished I was lighter and more playful socially as well! So happy you brought this up, as many of us on these boards are leaving the comfort of their partnership and nights at home with spouse and find themselves entering a whole new world that involves going out and meeting new people.