I have noticed since going full time and embracing my inner self that I make friends easier and like to go out and talk now and I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this in themselves.

Yep. I've made more friends in the past month than I've made in the last 10 years.

My wife says now that I like myself it's easier for me to like others. I even find that I can deal with people who don't like me better. I don't get as mad at stupid as I used to and I don't really understand why my personality has changed so.