Is it normal to reject guys that ask me to dance at parties?

Every time I go to a fraternity party at my college, I'm always asked by guys to dance, but I always say no. Not because i don't want to dance, i just feel self-conscious about grinding or getting too close to a guy. It makes me too nervous and anxious. I don't know what to do because i want to get close to guys, I just cant. It's hard for me to actually get close to a guy even though all of my friends have no problems dancing or being close to guys. I'm also 18, straight, and never been kissed or had a boyfriend.

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Based on 66 votes (49 yes)
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  • helldorado

    any female who is uncomfortable grinding with a guy must have brain damage.

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  • rockhead

    just say hi, and how your day has been things like that, just to get comfortable interacting with the opposite sex

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  • rockhead

    guys are not cannibals. well some of us are, but dancing with a guy doesnt mean your going to sleep with him. its just a way to interact with one another, if a guy you actually like asks you to dance, and you just dont want to dance but you want to be with him, you should propose to do something different, get a drink or or simply ask'm to sit and chat for a little bit, guys are usually more nervous when approaching women so if hes not very experienced he might be nervous too. try approaching more guys in the daily basis, NOT TO DATE

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  • houstonplanner

    take it at your own pace. the one youre supposed to be with will respect you enough not to push. also, if memory serves, frat parties are an ocean of grinding - perhaps attend different parties?

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  • Jason1980

    That’s good advice from the above poster soccer2. If you feel like you’re just too anxious to do it though, then you might have some social anxiety. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, I’ve actually dealt with it myself. I’d suggest that you talk to your doctor about maybe trying some meds for social anxiety. There are a number of types you could try, but the one I’m on is called Luvox CR. I live in the United States, so if you’re in another country it probably goes by a different name. You might be surprised how much it can help. I was a nervous wreck before dates when I wasn’t on Luvox, but now my nerves are just a fraction of what they used to be. If you do try some meds, just know that it might take awhile for your body to adjust. Just stick with it though, and more than likely you’ll be feeling great within weeks. Good luck.

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  • soccer2

    The only way to get over this is to dance. I know it's hard cuz I'm like this. But just go out there and do it. Or dance with ur girlfriends til it's easier

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