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Harizu
June 8th, 2014, 05:18 AM
I thought that my problem with the guy I love was that he didn't like me because of some physical flaws... Small boobs, the wounds on my legs, or something else... But I realized that what turns him away from me is my being cold and detached... How can I stop it?
e.g., yesterday I and a friend of mine (who is also a friend of his) were going to a comic shop; there we met him. I started to panic, and when I saw him I stiffened and I simply told him "hello" with an emotionless face and a flat tone. My friend told me he had even gone towards me to kiss me and hug me, but that I stiffened and did nothing! Damn, I didn't even notice he did so...
I already told him how I feel about him, but maybe I have been too cold even then; I couldn't talk and I didn't tell him what I really felt, because I told him "I like you" and not "I love you" like I actually thought; there's a big difference between the two, and I don't just "like" him, I really love him. All this ended up with me being friendzoned by him. I'm glad we are friends, but that's not my goal.
I am scared of showing my feelings, and even when I would want to run and hug him I don't and remain cold. I can barely touch him or kiss his cheek. I fear that if I show my feelings I will be disappointed, or that I might hurt him because of my anger, which I can't control. Shortly, I repress myself, and because of this I can't make the final step. This friend of mine (who is his best friend) told me he told her (because she met me) about a girl who was very nice and cute whose name was Kiara... Well, I found out I am that Kiara. We even like the same things and share many interests and hobbies, but my coldness is a big problem... My fear or being hurt or hurting him. This friend is trying to help me to get closer to him, but I understand that if I don't make the major change, what I want will not happen.
How can I free myself of this coldness, that was built in years of pain, fear and feelings of guilt??

sixguy6
June 8th, 2014, 12:28 PM
Just be warm friendly and happy. Make yourself like people and don't freeze up

xlBitterSweetlx
June 19th, 2014, 04:51 AM
You can also try a little exercise - just look at yourself in the mirror and try saying it
in the way you did, without emotion, and then just put all your thoughts and feelings into your words,
try smiling. I know it sounds crazy to talk to your reflection, but this way you can figure out
how you want people to see you, figure out who you want to be.
And after working on yourself, it won't be just your reflection, but new friends or your old ones
who will rediscover the emotional side of you who needs and gives warmth & affectn. :)