I'm a very shy woman and have trouble being around people. People think I'm mean and hateful because I don't relate well to others. I am really intimidated by the poise and sophistication of the other ladies in the church., they all have such a close relationship with each other. Where they call each other and chat and discuss problems and meet for lunch and I can't have that with them, not because of them, because of me. I want to go to church and participate in church outing, bake sales and such but I feel uncomfortable. Can anyone give me any advice on how to approach the ladies in the church. Desperate in Doniphan