Being an introvert while also fighting the battle against social anxiety, myself, there have been many of times were I’d like to approach someone but my anxiousness would make me weird and awkward and opt not to approach; because I didn’t know what to say once I approached them. Other times I was in a foreign place and maybe we weren’t fluent in one another’s language, therefore pushing me to dead the opportunity. And other times, they might’ve been in company and the moment never seemed appropriate. And there were those times where I’d push myself, make the approach, and maybe become too weird or out of context, and think like everyone saw then vow to never do that again. It can take a toll; on your self esteem, on your ability to trust, and even the foundation of building your tribe. (As humans, it’s in our psychology to be within a village and be supported).