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Feb 2023
35m 9s

am i bad at making friends?

GrownKid
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Do you ever feel like you're not social enough? That maybe you're not a likable person? Perhaps you go through phases where you don't have the energy to talk to anyone. In this episode, we talk bout feeling like we're not social enough, having trouble getting along with people, and finding a balance between being outgoing and reserved in social situations.  ... Show More
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