Try to be more open to new things. I am absolutely, positively an introvert and I's rather sulk in a corner and be in my own world. I would smile, but timidly and talk when asked a question. I was never the kind of person who opens up conversations nor want to prolong them. I am referred to by my BF as weird and geek - I don't care (I'm glad he loves that in me! lol!). But what I have is openness to things I haven't tried.
Maybe, you are just very very shy. You have to try to open up and be not afraid to be laughed at. It might be because of some childhood experiences that made you this way, or it's just the way you're wired - period!
I can't elaborate so much, but I recommend you read: Introvert POWER by Laurie Helgoe, PhD. She is a psychologist, and in this book she described the different ways people are introverted, and explains how we can make this our strengths. This might help you. I am in the process of reading it. (It actually is my reading assignment - a gift from my BF). LOL! Take care, sweetie!
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