Anonymous asked: So, in high school I used to be kind of awkward and shy, but my freshman year of college, I broke out of that and I was pretty extroverted and I made a lot of friends. This year though, I don't know what's happening. It's like I'm going backwards, and going back into that awkward stage, and I don't know how to stop it. I'm starting to feel more like I don't want to be around people, and my conversations with people are starting to feel like chores, but I'm not sure why. Any advice on what to do?

You’ve probably been spending time with some boring people. Freshmen year of college is supposed to be the year when you break out of your shell, enjoy freedom, adulthood, and random friendship with every new person you meet. Once you become a sophomore, you realize college is work, being an adult sucks, and you can’t just make friends with anyone because cliques have started forming. The way you’re feeling is very very normal, and you’re not alone. There isn’t much you can do about it, but maybe try spending time with different people.