Hi Eric

Great work on your list, I hope you will add to it as you think of more things.

Exercise and watching tv are good hobbies. But it wouldn’t hurt to add something else. Is there anything you’ve been interested in but never gotten around to doing?

It’s not helpful to compare your life to other people’s. We all have our own unique journey. I understand that you’ve experienced trauma in the past in the form of bullying. And there have been hints of some unique family dynamics. But you’ve had difficulty discussing these things.

These kinds of issues shaped who you are and your life into what it is today. You have steadily been working on your anxiety. I’m glad that your new relationship has pushed you to experience new things and make some real headway with your anxiety. I think it’s a breakthrough that you are motivated not to avoid your fears despite the intensity. Naturally, since your partner is very social, I’m sure you will meet more new people and become more comfortable with social interaction in time.