Social Crutch

The context of this reconstructed conversation. Steve and I have been trying to go to school social events. I've been forcing myself to go despite my natural inclination to stay home after dark. Fortunately, getting a ride from Steve has been a motivating incentive to actually go out.

Steve: George says I should stop using you as a social crutch.
plasticann: What? You can tell George that you may not need me as a social crutch, but darn it...I actually need a social crutch.