shy peeps

christine24t
christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
Any shy single peeps out there? I know a lot of people on single peeps are very outgoing and will just go up to people and talk to them, but I know there have to be a few shy people out there!

I was thinking of making this thread tonight because when I was at the store, I saw this really cute guy my age walking, and I looked up to make eye contact and smile at him, and at the last second I chickened out. There is just something about smiling AND making eye contact with a total stranger that freaks me out. I can do one or the other but not both.

Has being shy deterred your dating life at all? Have you overcome any aspect of shy-ness in your dating life, and if yes, how so? Has being shy helped you at all?
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  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    I am not so much shy as I have anxiety. Put a few drinks in me and I'm a friendly chatterbox, the world is awesome and everyone is interesting, neat and attractive!

    The only thing other than that and some medication I have (for what I call "Special occasions") is just.... suck it up and do it. It has never helped me, but I've never regretted saying something - even if I get turned down.
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    My guess is that most of us are to some degree but I also think that due to some influence from this group many are trying to work on that.

    Honestly Christine,just do it,you can and you need to.
    I am not harping on you,you are a young,pretty lady that does deserve and really can find the life you seem to want.
    I have been there where I let it completely unwind my life and while it was horrible it was also useless and stupid.

    Please take all that you have let root deep in your mind and rip it out and throw it away,it is holding you back.
    There will be uncomfortable moments and probably some that will hurt but it is not the end of the world once you finally realize that yes you are a person another would want in their life.

    Okay? :flowerforyou:
  • MikeM53082
    MikeM53082 Posts: 1,199 Member
    This world isn't built for the shy. Nothing good can come from it. Shy men have it much worse as it's expected from us to be the agressor when it comes to finding a mate. If that man you shared a mutual smile and eye contact with was interested, he would have tried to strike up a conversation with you. Or maybe he's shy as well? Either way, you'll probably never see him again.

    I will say this about being shy.. I have a good friend who's very shy and quiet and he rarely chimes in during a group discussion when we all go out. However, when he does talk, people will actually listen attentively because they know he has something important to say.
  • NCTravellingGirl
    NCTravellingGirl Posts: 717 Member
    Most of my friends have no idea how much I hate interacting with strangers. I'm friendly, bubbly, and the jokester amongst my friends, yet if someone I don't know tries to interact with me, I'd rather stare at the floor. Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Yes, it affects my dating life (ok, lack of dating life) completely. Other than 3 dates off POF (done to work on the stranger issue), I hadn't dated in years. I'm figuring at this rate, it'll be years again since I'm really done online dating now!

    No it's not helpful; I don't recommend it.
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Isn't it the worst when an employee asks if you need help finding anything? It makes me want to run away! I would rather spend an extra thirty minutes looking around!
  • NCTravellingGirl
    NCTravellingGirl Posts: 717 Member
    Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Isn't it the worst when an employee asks if you need help finding anything? It makes me want to run away! I would rather spend an extra thirty minutes looking around!

    Amen, Kit! I usually walk around where they stand and keep my head down, haha... most of them get it, except at Target. I used to work there, I know it's coming, "Can I help you find something?" So I say no before they get it all out, ha!
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    My guess is that most of us are to some degree but I also think that due to some influence from this group many are trying to work on that.

    Definitely true. I was even thinking tonight when I was going to smile at that guy that it was something some people on Single Peeps might do lol, so I might as well try it. And thanks for the rest of your words Carl, they're sweet!
    I am not so much shy as I have anxiety. Put a few drinks in me and I'm a friendly chatterbox, the world is awesome and everyone is interesting, neat and attractive!

    That would describe me more actually than being shy itself. I have less anxiety with meeting people if I have drinks beforehand.

    I love talking to people, and once I meet them and know them, I can, but it is that initial meeting that just drives me nuts.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Isn't it the worst when an employee asks if you need help finding anything? It makes me want to run away! I would rather spend an extra thirty minutes looking around!

    Amen, Kit! I usually walk around where they stand and keep my head down, haha... most of them get it, except at Target. I used to work there, I know it's coming, "Can I help you find something?" So I say no before they get it all out, ha!

    Ugh I hate that too! Soooo much! I was just out at the mall walking around because I needed to see other humans lol and every store I go in to..."can I help you?" The worst is when you go through a store like Macy's and at each counter, they say, "would you like to try our perfume?" "Free makeup sample?" "How about a new purse?"

    Or the little kiosks with random stuff in the middle of the mall. I walk with my head down so they don't approach me.
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Isn't it the worst when an employee asks if you need help finding anything? It makes me want to run away! I would rather spend an extra thirty minutes looking around!

    Amen, Kit! I usually walk around where they stand and keep my head down, haha... most of them get it, except at Target. I used to work there, I know it's coming, "Can I help you find something?" So I say no before they get it all out, ha!

    Ugh I hate that too! Soooo much! I was just out at the mall walking around because I needed to see other humans lol and every store I go in to..."can I help you?" The worst is when you go through a store like Macy's and at each counter, they say, "would you like to try our perfume?" "Free makeup sample?" "How about a new purse?"

    Or the little kiosks with random stuff in the middle of the mall. I walk with my head down so they don't approach me.

    Or outside of grocery stores! It always seems like someone is collecting money or trying to sell something! No, I don't want to give to your corrupt organization, I already have a charity LEAVE ME TO BUY MY FOOD IN PEACE! And I -always- pick automated check out stands unless I absolutely HAVE to!
  • kerrymh
    kerrymh Posts: 912 Member
    Most of my friends have no idea how much I hate interacting with strangers. I'm friendly, bubbly, and the jokester amongst my friends, yet if someone I don't know tries to interact with me, I'd rather stare at the floor. Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Yes, it affects my dating life (ok, lack of dating life) completely. Other than 3 dates off POF (done to work on the stranger issue), I hadn't dated in years. I'm figuring at this rate, it'll be years again since I'm really done online dating now!

    No it's not helpful; I don't recommend it.

    This is me, when I'm comfortable and with people I know I'm very outgoing.
    But put me into a situation where I don't know someone I want to be a wall flower.
    I'm shy with men, especially if I'm physically attracted to them I can hardly look at a man I find attractive.

    I'm learning and starting to come out of my shell. When I interact with strangers through work I'm find...its in social situations ie parties ect or dating that I'm awkward.

    I wish I could be brave and just walk up to a stranger and strike up a conversation..but I feel foolish and fear rejection.
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    My guess is that most of us are to some degree but I also think that due to some influence from this group many are trying to work on that.

    Definitely true. I was even thinking tonight when I was going to smile at that guy that it was something some people on Single Peeps might do lol, so I might as well try it. And thanks for the rest of your words Carl, they're sweet!

    When I was in Dallas a month ago I was determined that despite my mouth full of crooked teeth I was going to smile and say hi to ladies that I found attractive.
    Did I think for a second any of them would be swept off their feet...no,and that was the case.

    I proved to myself I could do it though and that made me feel a little good.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    Most of my friends have no idea how much I hate interacting with strangers. I'm friendly, bubbly, and the jokester amongst my friends, yet if someone I don't know tries to interact with me, I'd rather stare at the floor. Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.

    Yes, it affects my dating life (ok, lack of dating life) completely. Other than 3 dates off POF (done to work on the stranger issue), I hadn't dated in years. I'm figuring at this rate, it'll be years again since I'm really done online dating now!

    No it's not helpful; I don't recommend it.

    This is me, when I'm comfortable and with people I know I'm very outgoing.
    But put me into a situation where I don't know someone I want to be a wall flower.
    I'm shy with men, especially if I'm physically attracted to them I can hardly look at a man I find attractive.

    I'm learning and starting to come out of my shell. When I interact with strangers through work I'm find...its in social situations ie parties ect or dating that I'm awkward.

    I wish I could be brave and just walk up to a stranger and strike up a conversation..but I feel foolish and fear rejection.

    Me too, Kerry, except I can look at the guy, but if I try to talk to him, I shake and my heartbeat increases so much I can feel my heart beating in my chest. I am trying to be more outgoing too, but like you, I feel foolish too, like I'm an imposter and then I also fear rejection too.
    I proved to myself I could do it though and that made me feel a little good.

    That is kind of what I was trying to do but I failed.

    I am going out tomorrow night most likely so I will try again!
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    Oh, one other thing I have found that works... (sometimes, if there aren't too many new people around).

    I get crass as hell. I mean, I already cuss up a storm (I consider myself a casual cusser, I don't save it for when I'm angry I just let fly unless I'm in a professional situation) and am the boss at "that's what she said" jokes, but I am not afraid to step it up a notch. I don't know why it makes me feel better, maybe it has something to do with making them feel as awkward as I do and we bond over that but the people that laugh with me are the people that I'm gonna hang out with again.

    I dunno if you guys have been noticing me doing that here too lately, but that's more because I took a "*kitten* it, this isn't work" attitude, muahaha!

    Try dropping a couple f bombs!
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    Oh, one other thing I have found that works... (sometimes, if there aren't too many new people around).

    I get crass as hell. I mean, I already cuss up a storm (I consider myself a casual cusser, I don't save it for when I'm angry I just let fly unless I'm in a professional situation) and am the boss at "that's what she said" jokes, but I am not afraid to step it up a notch. I don't know why it makes me feel better, maybe it has something to do with making them feel as awkward as I do and we bond over that but the people that laugh with me are the people that I'm gonna hang out with again.

    I dunno if you guys have been noticing me doing that here too lately, but that's more because I took a "*kitten* it, this isn't work" attitude, muahaha!

    Try dropping a couple f bombs!

    I am going to post a contradiction here I simply can`t resolve.

    Yes,that can relax a guy where he may not feel he has to think about every sentence he says because he does not want to appear crass.

    On the other hand I like to treat a lady like a lady and not come across as a crude person.

    How does one mesh these two things?
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    Oh, one other thing I have found that works... (sometimes, if there aren't too many new people around).

    I get crass as hell. I mean, I already cuss up a storm (I consider myself a casual cusser, I don't save it for when I'm angry I just let fly unless I'm in a professional situation) and am the boss at "that's what she said" jokes, but I am not afraid to step it up a notch. I don't know why it makes me feel better, maybe it has something to do with making them feel as awkward as I do and we bond over that but the people that laugh with me are the people that I'm gonna hang out with again.

    I dunno if you guys have been noticing me doing that here too lately, but that's more because I took a "*kitten* it, this isn't work" attitude, muahaha!

    Try dropping a couple f bombs!

    I am going to post a contradiction here I simply can`t resolve.

    Yes,that can relax a guy where he may not feel he has to think about every sentence he says because he does not want to appear crass.

    On the other hand I like to treat a lady like a lady and not come across as a crude person.

    How does one mesh these two things?

    Hmm.... I show my boobs?

    Hahaha! I do get your point, it is different for a guy, especially if he's not looking for a gal that would behave that way anyway (unladylike, that is). On that note I don't know how to mesh those two since it isn't something I would know what to do with were someone to treat me that way. I'd get castadiva in here for that answer, she's very much a lady!
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    Oh, one other thing I have found that works... (sometimes, if there aren't too many new people around).

    I get crass as hell. I mean, I already cuss up a storm (I consider myself a casual cusser, I don't save it for when I'm angry I just let fly unless I'm in a professional situation) and am the boss at "that's what she said" jokes, but I am not afraid to step it up a notch. I don't know why it makes me feel better, maybe it has something to do with making them feel as awkward as I do and we bond over that but the people that laugh with me are the people that I'm gonna hang out with again.

    I dunno if you guys have been noticing me doing that here too lately, but that's more because I took a "*kitten* it, this isn't work" attitude, muahaha!

    Try dropping a couple f bombs!

    I am going to post a contradiction here I simply can`t resolve.

    Yes,that can relax a guy where he may not feel he has to think about every sentence he says because he does not want to appear crass.

    On the other hand I like to treat a lady like a lady and not come across as a crude person.

    How does one mesh these two things?

    Yes, I agree.

    I curse occasionally with my girlfriends. By no means do I have a potty mouth but some words slip in.

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    Oh, one other thing I have found that works... (sometimes, if there aren't too many new people around).

    I get crass as hell. I mean, I already cuss up a storm (I consider myself a casual cusser, I don't save it for when I'm angry I just let fly unless I'm in a professional situation) and am the boss at "that's what she said" jokes, but I am not afraid to step it up a notch. I don't know why it makes me feel better, maybe it has something to do with making them feel as awkward as I do and we bond over that but the people that laugh with me are the people that I'm gonna hang out with again.

    I dunno if you guys have been noticing me doing that here too lately, but that's more because I took a "*kitten* it, this isn't work" attitude, muahaha!

    Try dropping a couple f bombs!

    I am going to post a contradiction here I simply can`t resolve.

    Yes,that can relax a guy where he may not feel he has to think about every sentence he says because he does not want to appear crass.

    On the other hand I like to treat a lady like a lady and not come across as a crude person.

    How does one mesh these two things?

    Hmm.... I show my boobs?

    Hahaha! I do get your point, it is different for a guy, especially if he's not looking for a gal that would behave that way anyway (unladylike, that is). On that note I don't know how to mesh those two since it isn't something I would know what to do with were someone to treat me that way. I'd get castadiva in here for that answer, she's very much a lady!

    No no no,you are just as much a lady as any other.
  • MikeM53082
    MikeM53082 Posts: 1,199 Member

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.

    Very smart Christine. When a women curses, it's horribly, horribly unattractive. I wouldn't hesitate to walk away mid-conversation from a women who dropped an f-bomb.

    It generally speaks volumes about their character as well.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    I used to be shy and still am when I am uncomfortable with the situation. I have found the more comfortable and confident I am with myself the more comfortable and confident I am with others. So to test how out going and less shy you can be try to start out in areas that you are sure of yourself. If you excel at something start with that to bring out your confidence and remember that feeling when you do something that isn't in your normal routine.
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.

    Very smart Christine. When a women curses, it's horribly, horribly unattractive. I wouldn't hesitate to walk away mid-conversation from a women who dropped an f-bomb.

    It generally speaks volumes about their character as well.

    Really,?get off your high horse. Bit dramatic.
  • tangie82
    tangie82 Posts: 285 Member
    I'm shy. Eye contact and a smile go a long way. Just about month ago I was out eating with a friend before going out to a club A guy walked by our table and we smiled at each other. He walked by again on his way back to his table and we smiled again. As my firend and I walked out, he came running out after us and said "I'm really shy, I never do this but you're really cute. I'd love to take you to dinner sometime". We exchanged numbers. He later told me that it was my smile that caught his attention.

    I had such a confidence boost and smile the rest of the night. I ended up giving my number out to one other guy.

    Just try it. What's the worst that can happen?

    Or it could have just been the cleavage.
  • julesboots
    julesboots Posts: 311 Member
    I am not so much shy as I have anxiety. Put a few drinks in me and I'm a friendly chatterbox, the world is awesome and everyone is interesting, neat and attractive!

    The only thing other than that and some medication I have (for what I call "Special occasions") is just.... suck it up and do it. It has never helped me, but I've never regretted saying something - even if I get turned down.


    This- I am having drinks now trying to quell anxiety related to friends coming over. The benzos are only for emergency. This is why night time outings work much better- alcohol is usually available at restaurants and smallish music venues.

    I've met men during the day at coffee shops and stuff, but I am completely incapable of the eye contact/smile combination. However, I seem to have totally mastered the penetrating "I want you right now" look that lasts about 1/10 of a second followed by a downward look with a little bit of a smile.This totally works! I have been using this sequence since 7th grade!

    Sometimes maybe it takes two quick glances and compliment his shoes or something, but meeting men really does not require you to become someone you aren't. (although the I want you look does need to be pretty real-it doesn't have to last long)
  • LordBear
    LordBear Posts: 239 Member
    hides in corner and raises hand..lol... cant say im shy? maybe i am..dunno.. anywho... can talk just fine and flirt..but can never seem to find a lady that is interested... or if i do try to make contact they act like i am some creepy stalker..lol
  • Laura_Suzie
    Laura_Suzie Posts: 1,288 Member
    I'd say I'm shy. But when I really want something, I don't let anything get in my way. Especially something like shyness. So I'm not too worried about it affecting my dating life.
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.

    Very smart Christine. When a women curses, it's horribly, horribly unattractive. I wouldn't hesitate to walk away mid-conversation from a women who dropped an f-bomb.

    It generally speaks volumes about their character as well.

    I give less than two f*cks about your opinion about anything. Your thinly veiled passive aggressive p*ssy attack here has done nothing but let me know that if I come across you, for any unfortunate reason ever, exactly how I will behave and I will treasure every delicious, brutally crass second of it. Hell you might even come away having learned a few words.

    Really,?get off your high horse. Bit dramatic.

    Thanks, but he just hates me because I don't suck his sexist, ageist d*ck.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    Always, my baby blue eyes get me in more trouble than I can handle. Girls are always smiling in my direction but I can never equate that into anything....
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.

    Very smart Christine. When a women curses, it's horribly, horribly unattractive. I wouldn't hesitate to walk away mid-conversation from a women who dropped an f-bomb.

    It generally speaks volumes about their character as well.

    I give less than two f*cks about your opinion about anything. Your thinly veiled passive aggressive p*ssy attack here has done nothing but let me know that if I come across you, for any unfortunate reason ever, exactly how I will behave and I will treasure every delicious, brutally crass second of it. Hell you might even come away having learned a few words.

    Really,?get off your high horse. Bit dramatic.

    Thanks, but he just hates me because I don't suck his sexist, ageist d*ck.

    LOL. he wouldn't fair to well with the Aussie girls then either haha.
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    Tonight as I walked around a few shops, I looked at no one. I don't know why I don't like strangers... everyone is one at some point, but I don't handle it well.
    Isn't it the worst when an employee asks if you need help finding anything? It makes me want to run away! I would rather spend an extra thirty minutes looking around!
    Amen, Kit! I usually walk around where they stand and keep my head down, haha... most of them get it, except at Target. I used to work there, I know it's coming, "Can I help you find something?" So I say no before they get it all out, ha!
    Ugh I hate that too! Soooo much! I was just out at the mall walking around because I needed to see other humans lol and every store I go in to..."can I help you?" The worst is when you go through a store like Macy's and at each counter, they say, "would you like to try our perfume?" "Free makeup sample?" "How about a new purse?"

    Or the little kiosks with random stuff in the middle of the mall. I walk with my head down so they don't approach me.

    WHAT? I never get approached for free perfume or make-up samples! :angry:
    I'n gonna file a complaint next time I go to Macy's. Damn sexiest sales ladies. :laugh:
    Seriously it's a guy thing, I think. Unless I am actually browsing their area, I rarely get approached and it's never bothered me if they did or didn't.

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.
    Very smart Christine. When a women curses, it's horribly, horribly unattractive. I wouldn't hesitate to walk away mid-conversation from a women who dropped an f-bomb.

    It generally speaks volumes about their character as well.
    I give less than two f*cks about your opinion about anything. Your thinly veiled passive aggressive p*ssy attack here has done nothing but let me know that if I come across you, for any unfortunate reason ever, exactly how I will behave and I will treasure every delicious, brutally crass second of it. Hell you might even come away having learned a few words.

    Really,?get off your high horse. Bit dramatic.

    Thanks, but he just hates me because I don't suck his sexist, ageist d*ck.

    Probably has to do with my mother but a girl cursing doesn't bother me at all. I don't think a girl is less of a lady, unattractive or that her "character" is questionable. My mother is one of those people who will just drop bombs left and right and not care one bit what others may think. 99% of the time in loud Spanish, which just draws more attention from others nearby. :laugh: She's very chatty and outgoing with everyone. As she puts it, I got all of my father's qualities. He's quiet, reserved, takes a while to open up to others while she is the polar opposite. It gives me hope knowing that how my father is, he was able attract someone friendly and outgoing as her, and that I could do the same.

    My guess is that most of us are to some degree but I also think that due to some influence from this group many are trying to work on that.

    Definitely true. I was even thinking tonight when I was going to smile at that guy that it was something some people on Single Peeps might do lol, so I might as well try it. And thanks for the rest of your words Carl, they're sweet!
    I am not so much shy as I have anxiety. Put a few drinks in me and I'm a friendly chatterbox, the world is awesome and everyone is interesting, neat and attractive!

    That would describe me more actually than being shy itself. I have less anxiety with meeting people if I have drinks beforehand.

    I love talking to people, and once I meet them and know them, I can, but it is that initial meeting that just drives me nuts.

    I'm the same way about drinks. No drinks, I am quiet, and keep to myself. However I get very relaxed, smile a lot, and become very friendly with everyone after a few drinks. This really resonated with me a few weeks back. Outside of MFP, family, co-workers and a few close friends, I don't talk about my weight loss much unless I am asked and even then, I don't offer much in details. At my YMCA I go to frequently, everyone that works there pretty much know me by name. However they don't know about how much I weighed when I started. I joined the Y already well into my weight loss. I pretty much keep to myself about it. I have a FB fan page about it but I don't advertise it or tell friends to tell other friends, etc. etc. I don't know why I am not more open about it. I think sometimes I feel like it's gloating "hey look at me" and I don't want to come across as arrogant, holier than thou attitude.

    Anyways every 2 weeks I treat myself to a "cheat meal" at a local pub in my area. Usually a small personal sized pizza with a couple of beers. I'm pretty chummy with the bartender there. He is a huge Star Wars geek. We geek out on that and many other geeky, nerdy things. ½ way through my first beer, I was waiting for my pizza to be done cooking when the bartender brought up the subject of soda pop. He talked about how it was his go to thing while on the clock since he hates coffee and sometimes needed the caffeine boost to get through the day.

    He asked what my favorite brand is and I told him I no longer have one and how I quit cold turkey Dec. 2009. He was impressed and at that point, I don't know if it was the beer in me, but I went into detail about my weight loss. I talked about all the medical issues I dealt with, broken ankles, etc etc. I showed him before pics that I have on my cel phone too. He was impressed. Weeks later he says he tells my story to many other people at the bar.

    Typing this out made me think about how fitness has really helped with some of my shyness and anxiety issues. Aside from the weight loss, I always feel pretty damn awesome after a workout. I smile to strangers at the Y, become more talkative, a pep in my step. I'm finding the ladies in my Zumba class smiling and waving at me outside of class at the Y quite frequently and that brightens my day. :smooched: I don't know if maybe after a year of going to the class they are feeling more comfortable around me, or maybe they always were smiling and waving at me all this time and since I am just your typical clueless, thick-headed male, I am starting to notice.
    I'd say I'm shy. But when I really want something, I don't let anything get in my way. Especially something like shyness. So I'm not too worried about it affecting my dating life.

    This is me and Zumba. Lots of guys I talk to would NEVER go to a class. Too initimidating with all the women, don't wanna look like a fool infront of them etc etc. Being shy you'd think that I'd be in agreement with them and never want to do such a thing, but no. I really care about my health, weight and fitness levels so my shyness goes out the window. It's never stopped me from attending class or caring what others may think.

    For those single/shy peeps that workout, do you feel this way about fitness? I definitely notice it helps me with shyness and anxiety which I know, in time, will eventually translate into dating.
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member

    However, I don't curse in front of men...I don't think it's very attractive, and since I struggle to get male attention anyway, I don't want to ruin it by dropping F-bombs. I have my awkward moments but they're unintentional. But I just don't swear in front of men.

    Very smart Christine. When a women curses, it's horribly, horribly unattractive. I wouldn't hesitate to walk away mid-conversation from a women who dropped an f-bomb.

    It generally speaks volumes about their character as well.

    I give less than two f*cks about your opinion about anything. Your thinly veiled passive aggressive p*ssy attack here has done nothing but let me know that if I come across you, for any unfortunate reason ever, exactly how I will behave and I will treasure every delicious, brutally crass second of it. Hell you might even come away having learned a few words.

    Really,?get off your high horse. Bit dramatic.

    Thanks, but he just hates me because I don't suck his sexist, ageist d*ck.

    LOL. he wouldn't fair to well with the Aussie girls then either haha.

    Nor Brits!! :laugh:

    Kits, I f'ing :heart: you!!! :bigsmile:
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    When I was in Dallas a month ago I was determined that despite my mouth full of crooked teeth I was going to smile and say hi to ladies that I found attractive.
    Did I think for a second any of them would be swept off their feet...no,and that was the case.

    I proved to myself I could do it though and that made me feel a little good.


    Woooooo hooooooo!!! I'm loving hearing this!!! :bigsmile: Brilliant Carl, just brilliant!! Smile and the world smiles with you!! :bigsmile: