I've spent a lot more time around people this last year and I think I've made some progress. But I'm kind of addicted to reading stuff online that I think is relevant to people's lives.
You might particularly find the "Discuss: Things You're Not Supposed To Talk About" article interesting.
This website spells out the truly helpful stuff that society wants to hide from you. It's like water in the desert for me. Enjoy.
www.delusiondamage.com