We've been in the lifestyle for a little over a year now and it's has been a learning curve for sure. We've had good and bad experiences and a few hiccups along the way but overall the experience has been extremely pleasant. However, i feel as though im being dragged along at a pace that isnt my own so i end up in some situations that I find awkward. We've got great communication and discuss everything but it seems like this one issue can't be resolved because we can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to pace. He's very open, comfortable with situations and extroverted. I am the opposite. I'm more closed off, awkward and finding it difficult to conversate with people using small talk. I feel like I have nothing in common with them so therefore it makes it harder to open up. I'm aware this is something I need to push forward and work on but how? How does one just shove years of awkwardness and insecurity down the drain and open up? I know we're all here to have fun and yes I can see myself romping in the sheets with people but he wants to be friends with them and I don't know how to make friends. They just make me. Am i overthinking this or do I have a problem?