I don't particularly care for sex, but I'm finding I'm craving an occasional hug to cuddle. I don't make women uncomfortable, but I'm super cautious about neither ignoring them nor giving too much attention & being basically respectful. The paucity of women I know does have the impact of my developing mild feelings at the drop of a hat. Now combine this with the above wanting affection. It's under control, & could potentially be fixed with more variety in the women I know. Again, I have an underlying social isolation.

I do get a little social interaction outside of the house

I'm avoiding my housemates & relocating isn't an option due to the lack of vacancies & my having no job etc I am an unattractive rental applicant.

One flatmate has an untreated mental illness & is saying things that don't make any sense most of the time, and it's draining. A few nights ago, he was pressuring me into leaving my bedroom door open because something was "draining us".

The other guy is a greenie like me, but where I favor science & sceptically, he is credulous bordering on woo & "toxins" & full of the Naturalistic Fallacy.

Outisde of the house, I do a good job of managing interactions with restaurant & retail staff - friendly but don't take up more time than necessary. If at a restaurant, I return my plate & cutlery to somewhere as a basic gesture of respect to the staff, idgaf if they are not busy.

In social situations, around 1-2 times a week, things are ok & I don't feel self conscious. I need more though. I have been internet focussed for some years as a filler & there is a social element there, but it's not enough, and the filler in some ways contributes to my being closed off from potential opportunities in meatspace.