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Q: my boyfriend (20) and i (18) will be together for 4 months on oct. 30. he wants to go to a halloween party, well just any party. i doubt we will dress up but i have never been to a party with him and i wont know anyone there. he thinks that i just dont like going to parties with him because i tell him no more then once now. i do want too but i dont want him thinking im too shy i guess. i have a hard time talking to ppl so at a party it will be harder and i dont want to be by his side 24-7. along with that ive been to some parties mainly just kickbacks, im not a big partier. the drinking isnt a problem because i dont mind saying no, its just meeting people and talking to them and keeping a conversation going. and i believe that partys i have been to are nothing like the ones he goes to because i only party with close friends. sorry i know this is long but i had to explain my situation well enough. so thank you for reading and the advice.
I know how you feel because I used to be shy and I would avoid parties when I was younger. My friends would never believe that now because I've become a regular party animal. If you want to become comfortable in these types of social situations you have to get out there and you will get used to it. You will become more comfortable each time you go out. Since you don't want to be there not knowing anyone it might be a good idea to invite another couple that you like to go along with you. You could even invite a couple of your own friends. There is nothing wrong with that and people do it all the time. You will have more fun. Also, be inviting to others at the party and smile and make eye contact. If they are his friends you will probably see them again so it will be good to make your first impression a friendly one. Always be yourself, don't ever feel like you need to try and fit in. It sounds like you are a strong individual and everyone has their own anxieties so just get out there and have fun, relax and be you.

thank you i made plans with a couple girl friends to go out to a party this weekend and hopefully by halloween ill be okay thank you again!

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