Advice For The Shys

[DaylightDusk]

Hmm i remember when i used to be extremly shy and was terrified of talking to a girl. Now i have no problem with it and quite good at it lol. So heres my advice to guys and girls. Be yourself and be very open. Just act crazy and outgoing, don't get embarrased just have fun haha :D If they think your weird and want to avoid you then they dont deserve to be with someone awesome as you. There is so many people out there, so don't dread on rejection my freinds :)

[Ambrosia]

This is good advice, but working up the courage to become a people person isn't easy. Sometimes it takes more than just up and doing it to start talking to people. Perhaps getting a job that associates you with the real world can help too. :)

[XxMaymayxX]

Also going out with friends in social situations help tremendously.
Try a school function, you may even meet someone new. :)

[DaylightDusk]

Those are also good advice :D i perfer going to parties and going out at night (like around 11-12) with your friends. I meet alot of people mainly cause people love me xD Being shy isn't bad, just don't be scared. I think im making scence O.O

[Vaulter]

Same situation (my advice applies mainly to teens/young adults). Join a school club (or several), ask girls that you know on friendly dates just so you get the hang of it, and one thing I did to help get over a fear of talking to people was apply for a TON of jobs. I went to like 50 interviews in a span of 6 months (online applications make it easy). It helps you talk to someone while in a nervous state, it helps with a fear of rejection (not getting the job, etc.), it helps you gain confidence by turning down any job you might not want, and it also means you have a job, which in itself is a fantastic thing.

[Moxie]

One thing to remember is that not everyone is crazy and outgoing. If someone's shy, their true self could be very introverted. Also, sometimes the silent, more mature types are the types that the oppose sex goes for. It really does depend.

Honestly, as long as you act like yourself - be that crazy/outgoing or quiet/introverted - you'll find someone that will like you for you. Wouldn't you feel uncomfortable if your girlfriend/boyfriend thought they were dating a crazy, outgoing, up-for-anything kind of person, when you'd rather curl up and read a book?

[Spook]

Good advice, but I'm not sure I can follow it. I can't act like myself, I just have this huge terror that I'm going to get insulted. I used to be so outgoing, then after I got bullied and went to homeschool, I have this social anxiety. I wish I could just be shy-- but no. :(

[DaylightDusk]

Im sorry :( i used to be that way. I have terrible anxiety, just don't let people mess with you. If they say something about your personality tell them to eat shit. Thats what i do