Why am i afraid to meet new people?

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Is it normal that when I meet a guy, lets say from a friend of a friend or something like that, that when it comes down to hanging out for the first time alone my stomach does a complete flip? I get nervous and can never bring myself to just do it. I make excuse after excuse until the guy gives up on the idea. Then I feel horrible because I really want to hangout but I feel like I'm just so shy that it's a problem. I'm completely outgoing when it comes to hanging out with people I know but a complete wreck when it comes to people I don't. It's ruining my chances of ever meeting someone and possibly getting into a serious relationship. What do I do?

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  • xdamienlockex
    13 years ago

    Just think when your around the next guy you like he might be the best thing that could ever happen to you, u just need to tell yourself that these chances wont keep happening forever and that its time to take a risk for better or worse. i dont know your situation and i dont know you but your living once and maybe never again... dont waste this life cause time goes quicker then we can handle. youl find some one in time, im sure of it.

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  • jazmin
    14 years ago

    I have the EXACT same problem right now.. its driving me crazy. I was on here looking for some one who feels how I feel and this is like word for word how I am. e-mail me pleeease

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  • PoisonFlowers
    14 years ago

    Shyness sucks. You have to bite the bullet and just go for it next time someone wants to get to know you better. You've got nothing to lose. If it doesn't go as well as you'd hoped, then at least it's done and you don't have to wonder anymore. If it does work out, then wahey, you've got yourself a friend! Easier said than done, but your shyness doesn't sound extreme. I believe you can do it! ;)

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  • bimomate
    14 years ago

    Well first thing first: You are normal. Your just shy. As for help, Im not the best person for that.

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  • cookies=0
    14 years ago

    awww =[ im not that shy... but it is fine, u just have to give them a chance, branch out a little

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  • wildhares
    14 years ago

    Have a few cocktails for courage. It helps me.

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