Birthday Plans Ruined by Lack of Friends

I haven't had friends in such a long time besides my family. I haven't had a good birthday either, since I was in middle school. The only thing that came cloae was one my mom threw for me before dying of cancer. I don't like to remember it because of the debilitating social anxiety I had the whole time. I just remember that I couldn't decide of I wanted jalepenos on the pizza, and my SIL got frustrated with me, when I hadn't asked to decide in the first place. Anyway, I might understand how you feel. That's why I never make a big deal out of my birthday or anyone else's. They set people up for disappointment.

hi! i have social anxiety too and i know the thought of going alone might seem terrifying. however, you will not have fun if you go with a fake friend and constantly worry about what they are thinking and feel used. i suggest you go alone. it may feel like people are judging you but i promise they will be mainly focused on their own pictures. also, if you go alone, you can pose how you want instead of focusing on pleasing the fake friend! if you take time to relax and boost your confidence with positive self-talk before you go, i think you will have a lot of fun going alone :)