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 Parrish72970

Joined: 6/1/2007
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Shy/ How do you overcome being shy? Put yourself out there to be noticed?
Posted: 6/21/2007 7:23:48 AM
No this is not self pity, this is curriosity. If you are a shy person how do you get noticed? I have emailed a few, gotten a couple of replies "Thanks" , "nice smile", "that was sweet". I will reply again to be ignored. I am not lame, stupid, or just plain ugly. I am interested in meeting people "women" to get acquanted as friends and hang out with. I want a long-term relationship but I beleave you have to be good friends to have a real relationship so I am just trying to chat, hang out, go on outings with someone. What am I doing wrong?
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 Dochappy

Joined: 7/7/2007
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Shy/ How do you overcome being shy? Put yourself out there to be noticed?
Posted: 7/14/2007 1:11:44 PM
I've been the shy quiet type all my life. It's hard for me to come out of my shell , but I find it helps when I find someone to talk with that likes some of the things I do. And I agree that a good friendship is needed before you can have a relationship.
 fiendishtooth

Joined: 6/25/2007
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Shy/ How do you overcome being shy? Put yourself out there to be noticed?
Posted: 7/14/2007 5:03:30 PM
I'm a very shy and reserved person. I'm usually that guy you see listening to everything but never says a word. I usually have no problem opening up if somebody talks to me and they actually seemed interested in the conversation. I will turn quiet if i find them not interested.

So for me I just have to have somebody that's actually interested. Then I open up quickly. But my main problem is i never start my own conversations the other person has to initiate it. Otherwise i feel as though I'm bothering them.

okay i was absolutely no help but that's how it is for me.
 Dochappy

Joined: 7/7/2007
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Shy/ How do you overcome being shy? Put yourself out there to be noticed?
Posted: 7/14/2007 6:23:58 PM
that's my main problem. Starting a conversation always been tough. I also have a tendency to apologize for everything.
 DebraJ11370

Joined: 3/29/2007
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Shy/ How do you overcome being shy? Put yourself out there to be noticed?
Posted: 7/16/2007 7:39:39 AM
Not sure if you'll get this but, here's a critique:

You say your shy but, all the things you like to do are very outgoing. Are you just shy around women?

Secondly, and this may sound petty but, on your profile under do you have children, you marked prefer not to say. That in itself could raise a red flag to some ladies.

And lastly, I would have rather replied to you in a private email but, you have your profile set so only those that are closer to you can reply. How close are you looking for? I'm in V'burg and 3 or 4 hours doesn't seem like a long drive if you are really interesting in someone.

You are a goodlooking guy. There is a great woman out there for someone like you. You just have to learn to step outside your comfort zone. it's easier said than done but, you'll need to find a way that is comfortable for you.
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