Ugh! This too relateable.

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http://www.theonion.com/articles/report-only-20-minutes-until-introverted-man-gets,35507/

You know the feeling of being torn between wanting to get out and socialise, versus knowing that you just suck at partying? And feeling your only comfort zone is being alone, at home, and knowing that you are ruining your life...

Pretty much. Except I do not believe that I am ruining my life.

I like your subject, "Ugh! This too relateable." The article that you linked really spoke to me. I was that person. Trying to find ways to look like you are not the person standing in the corner all alone in a room full of people. I have not put myself in that situation in a lot of years. Which leaves me at home alone.

I totally agree with HamtaroCappy though; I don't feel that I am ruining my life. I am working to make my world a place that can feel comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, that leaves me feeling lonely sometimes, but at least I feel safe!

I am different that the other people in that room. I don't know how to relate, how to socialize. That doesn't make me a bad person. I just have a brain that works differently. And sometimes, as the article relates, that can really hurt!

I can't say I really relate to that...if I go to a party, I don't count the minutes until I can leave.

However, I've gone to parties...feel like I don't fit in at all and then start looking for any justification to have to leave early because I feel like I'm an observer rather than a participant.