gr8fruit answered Thursday January 31 2013, 2:11 am: I once dated a guy that was socially awkward.. and I have to say, the only way to fix this is to put him in social situations and then help him by explaining what is socially and non-socially awkward to you. Since he is normally like this, he probably doesn't realize what he is doing is making things awkward (or maybe he does?), so you will have to give him a few chances either way... Start by taking him out with you alone and getting used to what kind of person he is in public. Then when you realize what makes him go into his 'awkward' phase, try to help comfort him by letting him know its okay to be 'goofy', 'talk to strangers (clerk or somebody random) or to just be himself. Once you help him with that, then invite him to hang out with you and your friends (if possible). If you're not comfortable with that yet wait a while longer, but if you are - see if he will and then get your friends to help him in social situations as well. Eventually he will be comfortable in all environments.. but first help him individually. Then work your way up with your friends and then finally as a group (with his friends included this time).
A socially awkward guy won't be willing to change his ways right away, but if he thinks you're cute too.. he will be willing to give it a shot. Just have him being comfortable in his own skin is a start to this solution. I believe if you encourage him (tell him he's cute and that he can do this), he will soon feel unawkward around you and (most) everyone else. Give it a shot and feel free to inbox me if you'd like to talk more <3 [ gr8fruit's advice column | Ask gr8fruit A Question ]
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