is it bad to feel obligated rather than wanting to talk to people?

[imported_Peter N]

a lot of times i don't want to talk to people but i feel that as a human being i have to socialize. I'm 16 and when i was younger i used to be really quiet. everyone kept telling me i should talk more and be outgoing in middle school; so i did in high school. I am pretty sure other people talk to their friends because they want to, than what's wrong with me?

also i thought that my life would be better if i become that person and have actual friends but it's still pretty crappy.