Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Is it me? Seriously. Why is it that some people are able to connect w/ me, and there are sooo few of those awkward moments where silence is begging to be filled by idle chatter? Then there are those I deal w/ that only non stop small talk will work in the conversation? I have many people in my life, friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers, who fit this type of relationship. Is it something I did? Would you rather not talk to me? If so, then simply say so. I am a big boy, I can handle it. Just, for the love of God, don't make me feel uncomfortable by feeling obligated to hang out w/ me, or talk w/ me. I would rather deal w/ rejection than spend one more lousy minute in dragging out a reply to questions you don't want to answer. Silence in these types of situations is too much for me to bear. I am always the one to fill the space, cuz I feel uncomfortable. So, the question is; is this my issue or those I feel these sensations from? Cuz it is NOT everyone. Inquiring minds want to know.