Meeting new people

Featured ~ Charlotte W.

I once felt comfortable with the idea of me being different than people expect. Now that I’ve experienced what it means, my attitude towards meeting new people changed.

Not speaking openly about my struggles meant, that I sometimes felt overwhelmed when I met people for the first time. Accepting assumptions about me felt way easier than proving them wrong, though it wasn’t. I developed the fear I could break their trust in me when they realised I haven’t put enough trust in them, to tell what makes me vulnerable. It’s hard to show yourself vulnerable if you’re a sensitive person, but by now I’m convinced hiding hurts often as much as lying, even to yourself.

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Published by Charlotte W.

Hey There, I‘m Charlotte, a 17 year old student from Germany. This blog is simply meant to inspire and make other people feel more understood.

13 thoughts on “Meeting new people”

  1. Even I used to be like that, I never liked meeting new people. I had some fear, maybe of judgement. I cared too much, what people would think of me. Those who already knew me, I didn’t care much about it, that was my safe zone.

    But now, things have changed, I don’t care what people think of me EVEN when I’m meeting them for the first time.

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    1. It inspires me to hear about your experience and the progress you’ve made, so thank you for sharing this💛 I think we all faced the fear of judgement at some point in our lives and it will always be relevant to talk about.

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  4. I am also somewhat like you dear… I get little shy or awkward to meet new people or start conversations with them, but once i get to know them and understand them then i become quite friendly with them… So you should never be having any fear to share your views or thoughts atall… Be confident, be you and love yourself❤️❤️

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  6. There is naturally a sense of curiosity when we come across new people.
    Sometimes it affects our confidence, especially because we can’t tell what’s on their minds.
    Well, it’s our job to stuff our minds with the things that will make us more confident and more productive.
    A smile and identifying something to compliment is always a good start.
    Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Totally, and sometimes it’s probably better to not care about what they’re thinking. It’s easier said than done obviously, but gaining confidence is actually an inside job like you said. Thank you for caring! 💜

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      1. You are always welcome.
        Yes, like you rightly pointed out; gaining confidence is actually an inside job.
        If babies can cry when they meet strangers then of course it’s easier said than done.
        We are naturally accustomed to our comfort zones.
        We just have to keep making effort to get better everyday.
        Well done. 👍🏽

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