In person, I can talk to other males but I always feel so awkward when I do so, uncomfortable even. When I talk to females, I feel comfortable, like I can just open up and talk about anything.

When I'm online, it's not that bad talking to other males through text, but voice chat? Same issues.

Maybe it's trauma related? I'm always scared girls are going to think 'oh you just want to chat with me because I'm female' or something like that. I don't want sexual favors from anyone. I just want to socialize sometimes because I'm lonelier than hell and I hate venting everything to my gf because she has enough stress to deal without me adding onto it 24/7.

Sorry for the mini rant...I'm just trying to get out everything that's been on my mind.