I don't know how to correctly play the role of a early 20s male. I fail at social interactions, when people are ad nauseum talking about their social relationships and go on and on about their friends. I can only feel comfortable when I'm in control and I know I can at least make others laugh, but when they start taking control of a conversation I just fumble and stutter my words.

I used to not care so much about socializing and I could just isolate myself and I'd feel even better, but I guess now I want to have friends, and maybe a girlfriend. I can talk to women, but how to get farther than that, I just want it to progress naturally.