I used to have no problem with making eye contact. I know this because I never thought about it, it just came naturally. But recently (like the last 6 months or so) I’ve noticed that I cannot make eye contact with people close to me without thinking about it. I have very little problem making eye contact with people I don’t know (like cashiers, waiters, etc.) but with the people I’m closer to (my parents, brother, and good friends) it’s just so hard for me. And I’ve realized that I have no problem making eye contact when I’m talking to someone, but when someone is like telling me a story or something it’s so difficult to look at them and listen at the same time! I feel very rude when my eyes wander around, because I’m sure the person who’s talking just thinks I’m not interested in what they’re saying. Does anybody have any tips??
Also I have a feeling that this problem has come up because I’m 18 and I’ve never been intimate with someone. I’ve never had a boyfriend before, so I’ve never been able to just look into someone’s eyes and not have to worry that it’s “weird” or anything.
