Is it normal to be extremely anxious to speak to women

I am extremely anxious to talk to women (friends or strangers). I have had a crush on this one girl for months! I can't talk to her, my tongue just ties itself in knots! Tips or hints on what to do(leave as comments. What do I do?

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  • ProseAthlete

    We're not a separate species; we're just people with higher voices and different shapes. :)

    "Just talk to her" always sounds easier than it is, though, so here are a few things that might help:

    1. Work up to talking with a smile and a wave when you catch her eye. She'll feel more familiar with you and find it easier to talk to you.

    2. Have something to talk about before you approach her. Make it something mildly interesting and neutral -- no coming up and asking her her thoughts on gun control. An upcoming holiday or recent event is a safe bet.

    3. Rehearse what you're going to say a little bit. You don't want to over-rehearse so you sound like you're delivering a line, but practicing what you'll say can give you confidence and ease your worry.

    4. Think about all the conversations you've had and all the silly things people have said to you. Have you ever rejected anyone or thought less of him because he stammered over a word or mispronounced something? Of course you haven't, because you aren't an asshole. Well, neither is she, so just talk to her. :)

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    • MsWVgal

      I agree with this, wholeheartedly. I do want to add practicing talking to other women, perhaps the OP is semi-familiar with but still uncomfortable around, to learn to work around the fears. Or just talking to random people, in the elevator and such.

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  • IIN2?uestionlife

    You must do it. Otherwise your just depriving yourself of a learning experience that'll help you in the future when your in the same predicament.

    Good luck

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  • nelly96

    A lot of girls might even think it's cute if you get tongue tied talking to them. I know I would.

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  • Energy

    Force yourself to. And ignore the discomfort.

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  • thanks everyone. especially proseathlete and nelly96 for the info

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  • VioletTrees

    It's normal to be anxious about talking to somebody you have feelings for. It's not normal to be anxious about talking to all women, though.

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  • WasThatAMoth

    Wow you haven't talked to her in months? Well "Proseathlete" does have some good advice. Just to add something to it, try talking to other people who you don't know. It will give you practice in talking to people and you find a new friend. Try talking to other women as well. Remember practice, practice.

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  • curiouskate101

    girl like when the guy make the first move and they almost expect it. make a move before she thinks ur not intrested and moves on. seen it happen before. if she does regect u believe me you wont regret doing it as much as u would not to. what if is the worst feeling ever

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    • GoraIntoDesiGals

      It's easy for women to say that rejection is no big deal. You are the perpetual rejectors but we are the rejects...

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      • curiouskate101

        umm no? you are not a women therefore you cant say that. ive been regreted before and its hard on the ego and stuff but at least i didnt have to wonder anymore..

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        • GoraIntoDesiGals

          We are still expected to approach more and it's horrible.

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          • curiouskate101

            didnt i say that? pretty sure i did. girls dont think omg that loser asked me out. no they dont and even if they did they must of thought you were a loser before so whats the problem? at least now you know. your making something into nothing. so stfu and just be a man for god sakes.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    SAend her an email.

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  • lucky-13

    Just talk to her because believe me if you really like then you'll regret it if you don't. Thinking what could have been is way worse than any single rejection.

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