I am 19 years old and have never had anything remotely close to a relationship. I completed my first year of college without anything even resembling a romantic encounter.
I know I am not unattractive. In fact, I know for a fact that there are guys out there who are attracted to me.
Honestly I feel as if I know why nothing has happened for me. I'm shy, quiet, and avoid conversation with the opposite sex. I just don't feel comfortable with most guys, and it causes me to try brush them off as fast as I can so I can get out of an awkward situation.
YoungMommy answered Thursday June 30 2011, 12:17 am: You dont just want to settle for anyone but you also need to loosen up... relax.. all first conversations are a little off because both sides are nervous... and thats ok but dont just brush them off... try to be a little flirty, and fun to be around but dont take it to serious and act so silly you come off as childish I know it sounds complicated but its easy.. just take a deep breath smile and go for it you can do this :) [ YoungMommy's advice column | Ask YoungMommy A Question ]
adviceteen123 answered Tuesday June 28 2011, 9:46 pm: By the use of your vocabulary, I can tell what kind of person you are, and you don't just settle for anyone. It might be hard to deal with this especially if you have friends who are always in relationships or other people around you are. If you're honestly looking for a relationship, then you need to kind of throw yourself out there and losen up and present yourself in situations where you meet people and mingle. Part of becoming involved with guys around this age is being confident in yourself. This way, you can see what's out there for you. [ adviceteen123's advice column | Ask adviceteen123 A Question ]
parsimoniousdino answered Monday June 27 2011, 9:56 am: Hey girl. You stated your problem. You give guys the wrong idea with your body language. It may be hard but you need to engage and be comfortable in conversations with the men. If you are awkward, that's setting the mood and could make another feel the same. Trust me from experience, guys interact with girls more if they are more confident in themselves. A beautiful girl could be dressed in all glamour money can buy and not be approached if she's not exhibiting confidence in herself. Or there would be the ugly, maybe a little pretty, girl who would have guys surrounding her because she feels okay around them. To get through that barrier of awkward emotions, try pushing your boundaries and put yourself into a situation to challenge your fear. Maybe go out to a party and kiss a guy. Breaking that wall you put up will help you overcome this. Many people before you have went through this and look back now, laugh that something so easy for them now was once hard. They realize it was just something within themselves. You're no different than me and the others out there, you can get a guy. If you display yourself as happy and relaxed, guys will line up for you. One day you will find someone out there, I promise, who will be crazy for you and who will go all out just to be with you. If you can't do it, fake it. [ parsimoniousdino's advice column | Ask parsimoniousdino A Question ]
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