>>40067525
Having been on the opposite side of something like this in the past being 1 on 1 with a friend who feels insecure and awkward about it can be quite difficult, because it can be hard to tell how to stop it. Unless the awkward tension in the room gets brought up in conversation and we talk it out it has a tendency to grow big enough that friendly jokes and distractions wont solve it, and even if you’re outgoing you arent immune to catching it second-hand.
Normally in larger groups it is easier to avoid socially uncomfortable situations by hopping in and out of conversations, so there is also a chance that she simply isnt as skilled at handling discomfort outside of them. Whether it’s the same for your friend or not I cant tell of course, but I know that it’s a possibility.
If you can, I would try gently bringing the topic up sometime, focusing on the fact that you’d like to be her friend and that you appreciate her trying to be with you despite the awkwardness. Whether or not she’s trying is irrelevant: the important part is that it is a soft opener that leans positive, demonstrating that you’re interested in solving this without harbouring any desire to blame anyone or lash out.
If she doesnt accept the invitation at least you’ll know you’ve tried.