solidadvice4teens answered Thursday September 18 2008, 9:31 pm: I bet you anything he's dealing with the same level of anxiety here as you are. I recommend you be honest. Tell him when you talk to people you get nervous and tend to prattle on. Nothing wrong with saying that. He'll be relieved and likely admit his own nervousness or get you to relax.
You should think of him as though he were your friend, father, sister, brother etc. It's no different talking to him than anyone. Ask him questions about himself and his interests, movies or anything else really.
Remind yourself not to talk unless asked direct questions. Volunteer nothing and do not talk about yourself. Focus only on what he's got to say. Then try and invite him to join you and your friends at a arty or event or double dating. You can do this.
It's a bold move but if you are honest with him about being nervous because you like him maybe you'll get a date out of this or a boyfriend. After all that's what you want. Go nab it as he's got to be interested to listen to you. Guys don't waste their time with that unless they like a girl back. He's as nervous or chicken if need be as you could be yourself. [ solidadvice4teens's advice column | Ask solidadvice4teens A Question ]
ediemarie answered Thursday September 18 2008, 9:29 pm: Hi ,
this is very common. YOu're probably doing this because you're nervous. Some people laugh. Some people get extremely quiet. I know it can be embarrassing and you just can't help it. The guy might wonder what is wrong with you. It's okay, just go with it. Just tell him, "you have to excuse me. I can't help it. Everytime I get around you, I get so excited. I feel like I"m talking to my best friend and I want to tell you everything about me and what's going on in my life. In other words, make light of the situation. If he likes you, he'll think it's cute and won't care anyway.
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xlovexx463 answered Thursday September 18 2008, 9:28 pm: Lol I do the same thing. Not exactly the sexy image you were going for right?
What I do to calm down usually is just pretend that you're talking to a guy friend, or don't make eye contact unless completely necessary. Appear to be looking at him, but really focus on his shoulder, or nose...
Good luck! [ xlovexx463's advice column | Ask xlovexx463 A Question ]
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