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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/clmtt on 2023-12-30 23:18:30+00:00.
I’ve always been an emotionally distant person. As someone who went through major social difficulties as a kid, I’ve grown to be distant. I have some friends and family close by, but I never allow myself to be close to people. I’ve lost some really nice friends because of that.
My spouse, although we have a great marriage, constantly complains I close myself up and can never talk about my feelings.
I want to get close to friends again. I want to start talking to old acquaintances again. Even if it is to find out we don’t have anything in common anymore. I want to face emotions and relationships head on. I want to take the lead in conversations, to call people, to be open.
Those are all my goals. But I don’t know where to start. What advice would you give me?