There is absolutely no excuse for one person to be aloof. You may think you have a good reason from isolating yourself from the rest of the crowd ( like you refuse to talk to people who don’t speak Klingon or that sort of thing) but you don’t. Whether or not you think yourself as superior to your peers, there are still societal functions you have to fulfill simply because you are a creature who is, ideally, naturally sociable.

Now since you have gotten yourself out of society long ago, you may need a bit of help going back in. Here are a couple of tips on how you can regain that social status you never had.

Start with the people you are already linked to — the people you can always reach out to are the people who’ve always known you ever since you were a baby. Your family is the first group of persons you should perfect your relationship with. If you are relocated away from your family due to work or school, remember that there are more ways than one to keep in touch with them. Call them once a month, write to them every 5 months, or go home every school break and during the holidays. People who enjoy a healthy relationship with their families are usually more confident in starting relationships with other people.

Maximize social setups. There are various social setups where you can maximize your social potentials. If you like talking to people who go to the same church as you do, then start getting to know the people in your church. Since the church is about fellowship, making new friends is a piece of cake. If you’re attending a yoga class, get the numbers of your classmates so you can hangout sometimes. If you’re out on a party, don’t shrug off a stranger who approaches you. Who knows, maybe it’s not just friendship that’s in store for you.