how to live

can someone pls explain to me how to bond with other people as an otaku . if im terribla at having a conversation that last more than 5 secs how do i get close to somebody like is there another way than talking or im dommed ps. im socially award af and cant hold a conversation

Don't be afraid at having awkward conversations. I'm in my 30s and I still think I'm very socially inept. I just don't let it bother me and keep interacting with people. I have a couple of co-worker friends and we work out together. If you can find a group where you can do physical activity you don't even have to talk that much. For people like us we are just never going to be really talkative and that's perfectly fine!

Just gotta be yourself ya know? Even otaku's gotta be themselves too :)

How to live? I mean you're doing it right now, not much else you need to know. Hah! Kidding. One thing is, don't get caught up thinking you should strictly target other Otakus, I mean yeah it's nice to talk about things you have in common but it's also nice to learn different views or ways of life from non-Otaku friends. I don't think there's anything to bonding, it can be with anyone. And brutal honesty, it could also be the people you talk to. To find something interesting, one of the two is to be an interesting person. What I mean is; Talking to someone who is boring is gonna result in a boring conversation, a conversation that is easily dropped. If it's because you're shy, then it's probably because it will take time to warm up to the point you can have an eventful conversation. My point is, especially on a place like Maiotaku. Just lurk around, find someone you think is interesting, shoot them a message even if it's just a weak old "Hello" Do keep in mind that because it is Maiotaku, there are predators, and there are people who won't respond due to you being 16, and people who won't respond to that "weak old hello". Edit: Everyone needs someone they can be themselves around. I wish you the best of luck!

The first step to living is not being dead. Remember that this is a lifetime goal, so don't feel the need to rush through it, ok.

I relate to having a hard time bonding with other people, but honestly I just go with the flow and it works out every time ! Also if it really is hard keeping or making a bond with someone than there not worth keeping around if they aren’t making the same effort.