I am attending to a party with my partner and his friends, I need advice on how I should behave because I think I have forgotten how to be social when in large groups.

For context, this is my boyfriend’s birthday party. I initially refused to go because it made me nervous and I thought he may want some time alone with his friends. I ended up accepting after he became upset and told me that he really wants me there.

I had a good relationship with his friends, but I have barely seen them since the pandemic and I am under the impression that I have lost my social skills. Anyways, parties have never been my thing, I am chatty, witty and I can talk about many themes, but I think people tend to ignore me because of my looks.

I don’t want to ruin my boyfriend’s party, and I know he won’t be happy about me staying in a corner with my phone, so any advice you can give me on how to manage this situation is very welcome.