(Criterion A7).
Individuals with schizotypal personality di sorder experience in terpersonal related-
ness as problematic and are uncomfortable relating to other people. Although they may
express unhappiness about their lack of relationships, their behavior suggests a decreased
desire for intimate contacts. As a result, they  usually have no or few close friends or con-
fidants other than a first-degree relative (Cri terion A8). They are anxious in social situa-
tions, particularly those invo lving unfamiliar people (Crite rion A9). They will interact