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 Bubblyfriend

Joined: 8/29/2006
Msg: 26
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How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 2/11/2008 7:19:39 PM
You have to make the shy person feel secure around you. Perhaps she is afraid of rejection. You should give her lots of compliments to build up her self esteem and lots of hugs to make her feel she is special. Tell her you really enjoy her company and find her sweet, whatever you feel in your heart.
 SueisWho

Joined: 1/9/2008
Msg: 27
How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 2/11/2008 8:23:25 PM
Get close...get real, real close and then nibble on her ear...
Just messin' with you....you may have to carry the conversation for awhile but if you like her, it should not be a problem with you....questions are the best technique in opening another up....don't ask "yes or no" questions...also, look up ice breakers online and use a few. :)
 mitchchan

Joined: 12/11/2007
Msg: 28
How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 3/31/2008 8:55:08 PM
being a shy person I know what's like in her end...
1. Jokes helps alot
2. Interesting topics what she likes to talk about
3. Compliment
4. Flirt like crazy if you can.
 Aurora772

Joined: 12/1/2007
Msg: 29
How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/1/2008 2:53:26 PM
How are you sure that she wants to be your gf if she won't talk to you? You're wasting your time, I'm afraid.
 Dumpling-Girl

Joined: 7/20/2005
Msg: 30
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How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/1/2008 9:29:15 PM
Plan a daytrip that involves some driving and ask her about her interests while you're driving and she's the passenger. Facing the same direction often makes it easier to talk, and people feel less on the spot. Ask her opinion on things that you think she'll have an opinion on and be knowledgeable about. Sometimes quiet cuddling can be ruined by someone who is very chatty. You two might not be that compatible if you have different preferences. Someone who has to talk ALL the time can drive me bonkers, personally.
 fly0nthewall

Joined: 3/18/2008
Msg: 31
How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/1/2008 9:51:47 PM
Sometimes we just need a little time. I'm nowhere near as shy when I'm sitting behind a keyboard as I am in person. I tend to be fairly quiet until I get to know someone. Sadly, this works too, but only when I'm around people I know (and I have quite a few friends who will attest to this):

Dude this is easy. Get her drunk. Usually when a really shy person gets drunk they don't shut up.
 FluffyBrain

Joined: 3/11/2007
Msg: 32
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How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/6/2008 7:37:11 PM
Time... she'll open up when she feels comfortable
 Smiling I s

Joined: 3/17/2008
Msg: 33
How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/7/2008 10:33:23 PM
Inspire her. That's as easy as it is but I have to write more because they won't let me post this with only 2 words.
 BonfireGoddess

Joined: 2/18/2008
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How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/8/2008 1:08:30 AM
Hey, I'm shy too and the man I'm interested in is worse than me. So I feel your pain.
Figure out what she's really interested in and get her talking about that. (You said you know her best friend; ask her for ideas there.) Tell her that you'd really like to know more about her, then ask open-ended questions. Try talking to her on a long drive or on the phone- sometimes it's easier to open up if you're not staring a person down.
And to the people who think her quietness is a sign of lack of interest- I'm only shy around men I'm really interested in. Any other time I can talk a blue streak.
 soulmate08

Joined: 12/30/2007
Msg: 35
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How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/8/2008 1:27:24 AM
the op been gone for 3 years..... ...
smiles/peace
 tango-shoes

Joined: 9/27/2006
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How to get a shy person to open up
Posted: 4/8/2008 6:50:05 AM
Just give it time. Sometimes people take time to open up to people. Good luck!
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