Have you ever felt like an outsider at a crowded party or event? Even though you know everyone you still feel left out … like you’re on the outside looking in. I think it happens to everyone at times. It certainly happens to me and I wonder why.
Am I going to parties or events hosted by people wrong for me? Am I not a good fit with these particular people and their guests? Maybe I don’t have enough in common with them. Maybe there’s an age gap. If that’s not the case then … Am I the one not engaging enough? Do I appear unapproachable or uninterested? Do I shut myself off?
I guess the easy solution is to accept invites to parties where I know I’d fit in then I won’t feel like I’m on the outside looking in. Or I could live dangerously and accept all invites and be proactive in engaging with everyone. Maybe that’s the way to go. Hmmmm.
I’ve given my particular instances some thought and have come up with possible reasons and solutions. You might examine your own situations and come up with different conclusions.
Thanks for reading.
Until the next time.
I think we all have those doubts at some time what to do ,should we go or not ..it’s human nature ..people are people ,one tries to find a common element and the engage in conversations…age , personalities, social values and status all come into play for sure . My mother in-law used to say to me she never refused an invite as she always found something or someone interesting or enjoyable at the event or function …she said “you'll never know what you missed if you didn’t go “…that kinda stuck with me .I think she had it right!
I think we have all felt those feeling as you say. Also depends on your own mood. Do you want to be there??