Dating for the Shy and Socially Akward

[Shygirl]

Hello everyone,

I am new here and looking to get in the dating scene. I would love some advice from those of you who were shy and got over your shyness or those of you who have sky high confidence please give me your tips.

I am 21 and I am just starting to want to get out there and I feel sort of awkward compared to my college friends who have had serious relationships under their belt.

Sometimes I think they are too young for that, but other times I think it is me.

[Looking4Love]

Have you considered something like group dating. That'll take some of the pressure off of you but eventually if the person is interested in your and vice versa, you'll have to step out of your shell. Best of luck.

[Trista]

You may start to date and realize that the men your age like the idea of having a girlfriend who has not dated all of their buddies before them. It is just important to be yourself and do not try to be someone you aren't or you will be expected to be that person for the duration. ;)

[Shygirl]

Thanks for the replies you guys!

Yes, Looking4Love, I know I have to take a risk, but I guess I am fearful of taking a risk on the wrong person my first round out there.

Trista, I have a lot of friends who have that problem with guys they really like, they've already dated these guys' friends. I guess I should be thankful I do not have that problem, lol.

[dizzy]

I have tried group dating and its not all that bad but it does take some time getting used to. We actually had a ton of the ladies from our book club do a BCGD and there were about a dozen of us, we went out for a night that we all still only half remember. :) Good times, but only one of us ended up with a Mr. Right!

[Shygirl]

I will look into group dating as I have never really given it much consideration. This would be a good way to ease into the dating scene, but I have to admit, I do want to step it up and go for the gusto with single dates.