*knows those feels*

It's honestly the worst. It makes me feel so worthless and makes me wonder what I'm doing wrong..

i know i lay awake sometimes wondering why the world wants me to feel like this, things are very slowly turning around, though i still have a number of burdens

Aw, bummer.. I hope one day when I'm close enough to grab some ink ant talk tattoos with you, that we might become friends, and I tend to be the less shitty kind.

But, we pretty much don't have friends that contact us either. I find you either make the effort to reach out yourself, or you don't see people. Generally people (myself included) are too busy or lazy with their own lives to really plan anything aside from bigger events. (And that's ok with me -- not that social to begin with!)

You seem pretty nice. Bummer that they seem to want you to pay for everything, though -- have you made a habit of it in the past and now they've come to expect it? Maybe time for new friends from a different crowd, if that's possible. :)

I'd love to talk tattoos anytime hon, haha.

And unfortunately, I have made a habit of it and now don't know how to cut it off without making anyone unhappy. I believe you're right though..with my career and how quickly I'm growing as an artist and person, it may be time for a change..

Ahhh - I hate to be an ass but the only thing that makes me feel socially weird is when people call me hun (or darling, or sweetie, or dear). XD Sorry! I wish I wasn't such a douche about it but I figure better to let people know it makes me feel odd rather than not tell people that I like.

But yea, it's tough sometimes especially when people want to take more than they're entitled to because you're being nice. I was kind and gave someone a really good deal on a fursuit tail when they discovered the fandom and some doodles for free, and now they're constantly badgering me to do more for them while I patiently explain that my queue is huge and I work all day to pay the bills. :P

Dunno how to go about making new friends other than meetup.com, or events! XD We don't really get out much these days.

I'd rather you tell me than not. I hate making people uncomfortable, so I appreciate you letting me know.

Meh..guess I'll figure it out though. I have no idea right now

Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. You need new friends IMHO. I mean Im not one to give advice. I use to be like you but now Im just like..if we're friends then they shouldnt mind if I dont talk much. Hurt to many times. My real friends understand this.

Yea :/ I know what you mean.

I don't talk much either, but when I try to reach out to them, or even try to join in a conversation, I get ignored. I dunno, it sucks, and I'm trying to make new friends, but I just struggle so much talking to people I dont know

again, I know the feels. I consider myself your friend even though we dont talk. Not talking friends haha

I really appreciate that! I wish I wasn't so painfully shy sometimes, but it helps to at least know people consider me a friend regardless

yep! I have social issues and dont really know how to start convos but Im hear if ya need someone to ramble at and need advice

I seriously appreciate that, and the same goes for you. I'm trying to be online more, so I will hopefully be around <3

<3

Drop them like the hot potatoes that they are.

They should want to see you and hangout with you because they love you. If they only need or want you for money or conveniency. There is honestly nothing wrong with you, you are just trying to be a genuine good friend and person. It is them. Do not doubt yourself. -hug-

<3

Being a tattoo artist sucks for social life purposes.... trust me i know XD