Not seeing a mistake here, unless I'm missing something. You went out, looked good, smiled/acted happy, got compliments, socialized...etc. Sounds like all good stuff. Keep it up!
There's going to be uncomfortable situations at times and moments you feel down afterwards, but just "fake it till you make it".
I'd keep going out and socializing...just tell your buddy not to bail on you again.
Mistake I had this taken place so early ON, it’s been 3.5 month since BD. I know I was not ready to meet so many people. I was not ready to talk to so many people about D and M issues. First I MUST accept it within then You don r give a F un attitude comes through…. I am not there yet
I think fake it till you make it - very Dangerous.