In a bad position..

[eugaurie]

Basically at moment I am single and have no real interest in a girlfriend... However I have never had a girlfriend and I have no friends who are girls(That I don't really correspond with any girls outside of the classroom.. Though to be fair I find it difficult to do this in there as well!) . I'm pretty much 16 years old.. I feel like I'm way behind on the development of my social skills. Basically my question is how can I learn how to overcome this barrier preventing me from being myself in front of girls when I'm fairly shy to begin with?

I should note that I am perfectly comfortable with joking around with female teachers and guys.

I should also note that I am generally considered to be "That nerd in the corner of the classroom." this is because I made an attempt last year to get good results and as a result of such things.. I've developed what could be considered a stigma for myself.



Thanks!

[Blood]

Have you tried getting out a bit more? Perhaps joining some sort of social group/sport that would put you in contact with more people, male and female?

You just seem to be very shy. It will probably change once you start getting out. :)

[Luminous]

There's nothing wrong with not having or wanting a girlfriend. Maybe you're just not ready for a relationship, that's not your fault.
You mention not having female friends, but do you have male friends? A lot of people don't have friends of the opposite sex (though of course that's not true for many).
Just open up and talk to people, I'm sure you're a cool guy, just let people see that.

[Saint of Sinners]

Just try to talk to people. Most guys and girls are more friendly than you think. You never know, you might make good friends if you approach them.

[BuryYourFlame]

I think you have the right idea in not really being too concerned about having a girlfriend yet. It's more important to have a secure friend base and and then if a relationship happens then that's cool but if it doesn't then you still have friends.

It's a pretty big leap, but as other people have said, once you do put yourself out there more it does become easier and you become more confident.

[Cece14]

I wouldnt worry about it.