Question Posted Thursday December 15 2005, 6:52 pm
For some reason when a boy looks into my eyes when they talk to me I get SO scared and look away! I don't know why, but it makes me feel weird and awkward!!! When my family went out to lunch with my crushes family, i sat next to him and when he talked to me he looked me in the eyes. My face got hot and I blushed and I looked away. IS this normal and how can I fix it?!
FunnyCide answered Friday December 16 2005, 7:13 pm: I do that too. Even with my boyfriend, sometimes I look away when he tries to look into my eyes. It's a little different when someone like my best guy friend looks into my eyes than when my boyfriend looks into my eyes. When my best friend looks, usually he's got a question, or he's questioning my behavior, or mood, or asking, with his eyes, if something's wrong. Same for my best female friend. But when a guy that "likes" me looks into my eyes, it's unbearable. I just look away. It's like... they're penetrating. That is, if I like them back. If it's a guy that likes me and I don't like him, psh, I'll stare him down. But when my boyfriend looks into my eyes... it's very sweet, and passionate. It's like he can see into my soul.
"The eyes are the window to the soul."
How true is that? I'm not totally sure who said that, but whoever it was - they were smart! Because I feel like he's looking into my very person, like he can see what I'm thinking and feeling.
That's probably why you look away, it's like he can see inside you.
It's like anyone can see inside you. It's rather normal.
If you want to fix it, practice not showing emotion in your eyes and face, then when someone looks into your eyes, they don't see anything that you wouldn't want them to see. I'm an expert at hiding my feelings (except, it seems, from my boyfriend! .. But then again, why would I want to do that?).
Some people are too stupid to be able to look into your eyes and see what you're feeling. Or maybe it's just something that some people have and others don't. Either way. You're not alone.
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missmoo answered Friday December 16 2005, 2:34 am: Dear Scared Eyes,
That is so normal. That happens when you feel something for someone you like or someone that you are too shy to be around. That happens to a lot of us. Trust me. When my fiance and I first got together, It was hard for me to look him straight in the eyes. Over time, with me getting to know him and he getting to know me, I grew more comfortable around him. Of course now it's no problem. Over time, it will go away. Just get to know the guy and you will be looking into his eyes in no time. Good luck!
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esbeautiful1313 answered Thursday December 15 2005, 10:54 pm: i heard you should try looking in between the eyes...like right above the nose. this way it looks as though you are looking into his eyes, but in reality your not & you won't be embarassed! i haven't tried this yet, but i heard it somewhere! if you try it, let me know if it works smilez132@comcast.net
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t0xicParadiSe answered Thursday December 15 2005, 10:36 pm: This happens to me so much.
I hardly look people in the eyes when I talk to them.
I just can't. It just happens and it got to the point where I can't control it anymore.
I could be talking to a person but in less then a minute I have to turn away and look some where else.
amberrrx answered Thursday December 15 2005, 9:14 pm: Don't worry, I'm the exact same way. I can't look people in the eyes for that long, unless it's really close friend or family member. Otherwise, I'll start laughing. Since you're probably most likely focusing on the fact that they're staring at you, think of how you're staring at THEM. They're probably just as nervous as you are. Look down every so often if you have to, but then look back at them in the eyes. It'll take some getting used to. Good luck. [ amberrrx's advice column | Ask amberrrx A Question ]
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