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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/ARatNamedClydeBarrow on 2023-08-29 05:53:58.
I have always struggled to make friends with women. They scare me. I’m afraid of small talk. I have always felt alienated, though I could never figure out why - though most of this applies to all genders.
But today, I stepped way out of my comfort zone. I agreed to an outing with my boyfriend’s friend on a whim: a woman 10 years older than me, involving an hour car ride, crossing an international border, and spending hours alone together. I almost cancelled, I spent all day stressing about it. I was scared out of my mind.
But you know what? We never ran out of things to talk about! We had so much fun at the concert, that I invited her up to my home for a nightcap - she’s one of 5 people I’ve ever had in my apartment, ever. She was so sweet with my animals, it warmed my heart.
I just… I am so happy. And I have nobody to talk to about it. I’m so excited to have another woman in my life to confide in, look to for guidance, share jokes with, and just talk to randomly about my day. Despite my struggles with it, I love the camaraderie among women, and it brings me so much joy to have another little piece of it in my life.