Originally posted by: S on 29 April 2012
My boyfriend of 6 years has social phobia and gets anxious when out in public.
Last night we were in a social situation with close friends and while everyone was making conversation, he had his arms crossed and didn't speak to anyone the whole night. I caught out our "friends" making fun of his situation (only because they aren't aware of his phobia) He barely even spoke to me last night. This happens all the time and I'm beginning to notice my friends aren't spending as much time with me as they used to - is it because he weirds them out?
I confronted him about his issue tonight! And of course he denies it, why should he be made to feel "like everyone else", "be fake" or try and "conform"? I told him that this is LIFE! To be friends with ppl and be friendly you need to TALK and INTERACT!
I'm afraid that if he doesn't seek help, my resentment will grow. I want to help him but he is so vague he doesn't notice what he is missing out on.
Is there anyone else who is experiencing this too?
