Help?!

[Synyster Shadows]

So there's this girl I really like. She's really nice and pretty, wonderful personality. A while ago, I told her how I feel but she said she doesn't return my feelings. And now, her friend (a guy-they're not dating, just friends) told me that she'll consider going out with me if she got to know me better. He was telling the truth and I know since I trust him. One problem though, I'm introverted and prefer to stay quiet. And around her, i get really shy, like most. I can't look at her, can't talk, the usual shyness stuff. My question is, how do I open up to this girl?

[AbbaZabba]

First you like her, not in love. You got to treat this as if you are starting a friendship. I think shy is cute, and I'm the type that will break the ice, once you start things. First thing, why are you shy? Just that way, nervous around girls, afraid of rejection.... You are going to have to overcome that, I like conversation and fun, so you just have to do your best to beat it. And if you screw up, look at as a learning experience and not a f*ck up. You might find out early you have nothing in common, so why worry, and if you have stuff in common, then your shyness will go away. Let her know in time you were nervous and shy about it. I appreciate honesty. For it to work, she has to like you for who you are. I never thought there was any sure fire secrets, all people are different and remember, you are who you are. Be proud of who you are and wish you the best of luck.

[Synyster Shadows]

Thanks. I'll see what happens.

[anyone50]

Some guys can just walk up to any girl and start talking. They can say whatever is on their mind and never once worry about what she might say or do. For other guys though, it's the opposite. They worry about what a girl will think, or say or do. or they worry they will embarrass themselves. If you find yourself tongue-tied around girls, or saying things that make no sense and have a hard time just looking her in the eye. You can overcome this but it's nothing thats going to happen overnight. One thing you can start to do is practice talking to girls that you don't feel as threatened by and the more you do this the easier it will get. If you are shy around girls, don't be afraid of letting a girl see that. It's no sin or crime to be shy, Just be yourself. If all else fails, and this particular girl that your shyness is keeping you from meeting, do something to arrange for the two of you to be together in school. Get involved in the things she is involved in and you will be forced to interact. Eventually, being together, your shyness should lessen. Of course none of these suggestions will work if you don't try. Just grit your teeth and do it