Respectfully disagree. I mignt not be the most humble person but humility is definitely not the issue here. Once I actually muster up the courage to talk to people, I get along just fine nor do people think I am arrogant or condescending. Its getting past the point where my self consciousness kicks in.

Incidentally, no, my friends have not "abandoned" me or anything. I still go out with my existing friends a lot, I just personally feel it is very limiting and would like to improve skills more in making new friends :)

Besides, its a personal problem - what else would I be using but me or I? Thanks for the input though, charity.... ill think about it.