<p>Once again it is the descent into extremes that is so frustrating to me with this thread. Advising someone to socialize is not the same as telling them that they have to be very social.</p>
<p>I’m an introvert, I understand not liking small talk, I understand needing quiet time, I understand the pressures of school and needing to manage time.</p>
<p>But the OP has never had any friends. I find this alarming. This doesn’t sound right and maybe it is just my ignorance but I think the OP should try to get out of his head and interact more with people. Then maybe down the road he’ll make a friend.</p>
<p>Nothing is going to change overnight. I had to force myself to interact more when I was his age. At first it was hard, then it came more naturally, then it was fun. It is a process, it isn’t too late for the OP and I think he should try harder.</p>