I found myself just being really annoyed by it and feeling more like I'm getting drained rather than fulfilled. But I'm going to keep it going and just see if we can connect on some other topics maybe.
This is a delicate balance of pushing yourself vs knowing your limits. It applies to everything, but social situations is something I relate to. Just remember it's okay to step back sometimes. It is okay. Push yourself, but listen to yourself too.
Originally Posted by TJT
Aside from that it's just not "me" to go out that much. This is why I am PETRIFIED of "dating". Just thinking about it is exhausting.
When you find you are ready to date remember there are different kinds of dating. Sometimes it will be "too much" (kind of like your description about hanging out with your neighbor lady). Maybe that's not the right kind of energy to push too hard. When you meet someone cool that you click with you will not be in a perpetual state of exhaustion. Introverts date - all the time! Again, you will just have to experiment with pushing yourself a little bit to get yourself to go out - but then know when it's just not your scene, and don't be embarrassed to bail after that.
Maybe you don't need to "date". Just....meet new friends. And some of them may be cuter than others
Originally Posted by TJT
In fact maybe tomorrow I will try to take her for a walk right away in the morning rather than waiting until after work. I've tried to make sure I get "fetch" time in the yard with her but it's been a while since I took her on a full walk. I'm questioning if that even counts as GALing... please tell me it does
I say yes. If nothing else, it is switching up your routine which is great. That's always a good thing. New perspective can be seen with new activities. Good for our brains.
You seem to be having a bad night. I so sympathize, and hope you feel better tomorrow. Allow yourself this mood and energy dip. But then tomorrow wake up renewed.
