I really wanna boyfriend, but I think I'm sometimes self conscious about myself/the way I look or act, etc when I'm around guys. If i dont know them that well, I'm kind of shy or something.. but if im comfortable with them than I'm myself. I know that if i can never break out of my shell around guys that I'm not comfortable with I'll never have a boyfriend. How can i get past this shyness or self consciousness?
Just, smile to begin with.
Once you've conquered that, talk more.
Just little things like "How are you, whats up?"
From there the conversation should start
flowing. Honestly if you stop to think about
how your hair is, or if your make up is messed
up things will only go downhill. So just take
a breath and relax. The more your smile, the better off you'll be.
Once you're more comfortable, try
telling a joke or saying something funny.
Guys are just like girls plus or minus
a few parts, so don't think of them as some
whole other species from a different planet.
[Although they do go to Jupiter to get more stupider] Hah, sorry there.
Just chill and enjoy time with the guys.
Overcoming shyness just takes time and
confidence, try the whole "Five-good-things-about-myself" method, that usually helps.
kiran answered Saturday December 23 2006, 2:07 am: Its real hard to get over shyness but you can get over some it you just talk with them alot and hang out with other people and new people will really help and also be confident in yourself that you can accomplish that. [ kiran's advice column | Ask kiran A Question ]
NyCsweetie answered Saturday December 23 2006, 1:19 am: honestly i think there are only two ways to break out of your shell, one is to set your mind to it,or just find people you can be comfortable with. i must say, the second is much easier.
if you really want to "break out" though, teach yourself things like to talk louder, have good posture, be confident in your appearance, having an opinion that you're capable of sharing and not keeping your arms tucked in close to you. these are all signs of comfort and confidence. people will feel more comfortable around you if they sense your mutual comfort.
but please, if you do decide to change yourself, don't do it for boys. make sure you're doing it for yourself
i guess what i'm really saying is:
become more comfortable with who you are, and show other people who that is. if you are true to yourself other people (BOYS && girls) will notice and love you for it.
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