Yeah, I've always been quite shy myself ^^ I've had some online friends for years and even now I don't call them XD but I think it's alright being shy. It's good to have friends, of course and I think the right person will understand the shyness! And I'm glad that you found someone that saw you, recognized you and that you two became best friends! It's good to be able to have friends to talk to and do things with, whether it be taking a walk, drinking coffee or just talking to each other. I am really happy that I commented and that you were sweet enough to even reply to me. Thank you :) I hope you continue to see lots of beautiful animals and scenery ^^ It must be rough, feeling like you have to work harder and harder. I hope that voice quietens down someday and even if it doesn't, I'm sure the people in your life will make sure to tell you to rest and take care. We all need a little love, support and validation that it's okay sometimes. Nothing wrong with that :) and I'm sure they're happy to be there for you. I may not always be the best with words, but I'm always up for a chat or vent if you want it, as well! I'll be sure to e-mail you sometime, but there's no pressure at all! Do whatever you feel is most comfortable to you. I hope you also have a lovely day today! Thanks for all your kind words too and for wishing me a brilliant 2022 as well!
I'm the same with my online friends x3 some of them I have known for 4+ years, but I have never properly spoken to them through a call of any kind, I always chat to them through typed messages. The closest I have ever gotten was going on a call and just listening to them speak while I typed my responses x3 And even my best friend who I know in person I've never had a voice or video call with! She's suggested having calls or just playing online games together, but we never have cos of my social anxiety >.< Thankfully, she understands, and so we just meet up a couple of times a year and hang out in person :3 We'd probably hang out more often if we could, but we live pretty far away from each other (about 4 hour's drive >.<)
Like you say, the right people understand :3 And they're the ones to keep in touch with. If someone doesn't get it, they're just gonna get annoyed x3 I once knew a guy who couldn't understand my shyness and anxiety, and he just got increasingly frustrated with me rejecting his insistence on having video calls until it got to the point where he just stopped messaging.
I dunno why, but all kinds of socialising terrify me if I don't know the person. When it comes to people I do already know though, I much prefer to either message, or see them face to face. Calls just fill me with dread!
Thank you more :3 It really meant a lot that you decided to reach out despite your shyness!
Spending more time away from my PC and in nature certainly seems to be helping a little bit so far :3 I mean, little baby geese waddled up to me when I was out walking with my dad yesterday, it's hard not to smile at that, haha. Sometimes when I'm working away on my VN projects, I think I just lose touch with everything else and forget that there are other things in life that make me happy >.< I'm too single-minded in my approach to everything.
And you're absolutely right that people in my life are there to keep reminding me to rest and take better care of myself :3 I'm so incredibly lucky to have that. I don't think I'd even still be here if I didn't because I suck at remembering that by myself >.<
And hey, I think you're awesome with words! Everything you've said sounds really wise and super kind :3 So yeah, thanks again for everything ^-^ Hope your week is off to a brilliant start!