What is Shyness

Shyness is a feeling of insecurity that certain people experience while being among others, talking with others, asking favors of others, etc.

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I'm extremely shy. Especially around men. Just went out on blind date. I was sick at the thought of going all day. It went OK. Its so hard trying to make conversation with someone you just meet.
I don't know if I'll get a call from him or not. Don't know if I really care. Easier being alone.
Any advice about how to get through that first meeting or dating.
Posted on 05/09/07, 10:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/23/07  11:59am
" i think that the only way to do it would be to think about something else all day long and then just go on autopilot until you got there, otherwise the build up would be huge and the stress levels would go through the roof.

also, somewhere with music that's calming. i don't know what that might be for you, but somewhere that you feel safe! "
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Reply #2 - 05/24/07  9:13am
" Sure it's easier being alone, but it's better to find out! I met my husband on the internet and it was somewhat of a blind date, although I had seen his picture. We hit it off right away and 3 months later he proposed. Give it a try!

The first date sometimes feels like an interview. But if you feel that you're coming across the wrong way, just try to find ways of letting him know that you are interested, but are just shy. "
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Reply #3 - 05/24/07  9:48pm
" i was in a similar situation a while back and what i did was try to keep my mind on something else all day and remember just be yourself when you go as the song says "it's better to hated for who you are, than be loved for who yer not" lol..but really i know it might be easier to be alone but you really don't know what you might be missing, I went on a date with a guy i'd met online..and the night went almost completely opposite as i'd planned and i didn't really want to go through that again, cuz i could think of nothing to say..but in the end i'm really glad i did because that guy is now my bf of almost 5 months and we're planning for our future =)

good luck to you and remember just be yourself "
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