Well i have to agree with bobsmith on this one to a certain degree. Yes it does seem that you need to over come this shyness thing, but it is easier said then done. Me for example, i was pretty quiet in high school, especially when i'm around a bunch of people that i don't know. But when i'm in a group with friends or at least aquaintances i have no fear about me it seems. I'll do just about anything when it comes to talking to people i don't know. After high school i really came out of my shell. I just got tired of always being the 'quiet girl' around new people. The way i did this was to think of one thing. What's the worst thing that can happen? Really what it the worst thing. So you talk to a guy and he has no interest in you...well what's he going to do? He's going to turn his back on you and you've lost nothing or he's going to be friendly toward you and you've gained a new friend....a new friend that has other guy friends looking for a girlfriend. So see, getting over your shyness isn't something that's impossible. Start small and get out there. Go to the grocery store and make a comment to the person standing in front of you in that mile long line. Make a joke, smile a the guy walking down the street. And if you get nervous or scared just think 'what's the worst thing that can happen.' Guys are people too. Everyone in the world is exactly the same as you...no better and no worse. We all go through the same thing and feel the same way. it's just that some are better at putting on the front that they're really confident and some aren't. And that's what guys, and girls for that matter, like. We're attracted to ppl that are confident and comfortable with themselves. So look in the mirror and see how beautiful you are and get out there and share that attitude with everyone else. I mean don't be cocky but confident that you can do anything you set your mind to. that's what makes ppl attractive. it's more than looks. A really outgoing somewhat shy girl with confidence will always win over a really beautiful girl with an ugly attitude.
hope this sheds some light for you
i know that you can do it....
from a former shy girl to another
good luck
lisa 8)