mmmm im making a guess but the bullied incident has left some
scars in u?
Have u let it go yet.. emotionally? Talk to a counseller might
help.. ( im guessing here )
But then u aso have found others friend too... Good for you.. u r
lucky and pls don't take these friends for granted! ; )
I think there is nothing wrong with you lah. It is infact very
common and normal. If you look around, there are alot of people who
are actually like u, who is shy to strangers - ur high EQ
friend..
mmm accept and learn to love urself as who u r... For me, i aso
have difficulties opening up to people at first.. maybe i had fear
of rejection but as i grow older, i slowly change and i'm
functioning quite ok...
And aiyeah, don't compare urself and those high EQ PPLE, u aso have
ur strength de! we are all unique... mm no need to be in the center
of attention (mmm, maybe?), be humble, sincere and real.. Wise pple
will recongise ur true inner qualities.