Looking even further away from eyes when uncomfortable

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I pretty much never make eye contact unless I'm specifically focusing on doing it, which makes me feel very uncomfortable.

But one thing that I have noticed is that how close I come to making eye contact often varies directly with how comfortable I'm feeling. If I'm really comfortable, I'm probably looking at someone's forehead or mouth - close enough that they might even think I'm looking at their eyes. If I'm really uncomfortable, my head is probably turned completely sideways and I'm looking nowhere near the person.

Are you like this? Do you tend to look further away from the person the less comfortable you are?

Do you think NTs maintain full eye contact even in the most awkward, uncomfortable situations?


Edit: Minor terminology correction.

I will only make eye contact with people I'm comfortable with. If a person creeps me out, I will not look at them at all.

NT's aren't perfect at eye contact either. Half the time they are looking around the room for someone more important to talk to. Also, in some cultures, looking someone in the eye is considered rude.

Sometimes I look at a completely different direction or cover my eyes if I'm uncomfortable.

Omg yup. If I’m uncomfortable or I have to concentrate really hard on what I’m saying, my head will be pretty much turned away from the person. I just can’t handle it.