Is it bad to say "I doubt I'll ever be really outgoing" to myself?

[Brando]

At what point do I try and get used to being myself and just accept the fact that I'm not a real outgoing person? Because putting myself out there is really hard and uncomfortable for me, almost like its un-natural. I think over the last 6 months to a year I've become way less self conscious, but I think everyone can't help but want to fit into a crowd somewhere. That's just human nature. So is it limiting myself if I say this to myself and accept being reserved?

[TimePhantom]

There's a difference between not being outgoing and being anti social. Do you have friends? Do you like hanging out with your friends? If you don't like going to parties or whatever that's fine. I'm not a big party fan either. But I do like hanging out with my friends, I only have about 4 others I hang out with. And the only time I really go out to do something is when they all are going with me. Don't listen to the stereotypes telling you you need to be a part of a certain group. Just have fun, and that's all that matters. Now here's the anti social part. It's when you ignore those friends. People you actually like hanging out with, and when they invite you to hang out you decline because you want to play WOW instead. That is a problem. There's nothing wrong with being a loner, but everyone needs some sort of social interaction.

[MoreLikeFlying]

Go ahead. There's little to no point forcing yourself into something that you're not comfortable with - personality wise. If you're more of a laid back, reserved person, so be it. You don't need to be outgoing and wild just to fit into a crowd.