samjackburner

that's the problem...It's so hard to talk to them because they avoid eye contact....I mean I don't know about you but when you talk to someone you always maintain eye contact to let them know you're interested in what they have to say or at least take what they say seriously. It's really confusing because I form a lot of friendships with women older than me (and involved) and they are friendly they initiate conversations regularly and say hi... but why can't I have the same for women my age? I mean I dont feel like I'm any better looking than my friends but it seems that I get left out most of the time even though I'm trying to get into their conversations.

I don't know what is wrong with me but it's so frustrating when some of my friends tell me that women find me attractive yet when I'm around them I feel like they avoid me. I mean I get constant stares/glances/smiles and some women touch (hair, back, shoulders, etc.) but when I get close to those people they don't seem to try to talk to me...instead they try to converse with my friends and talk to everyone but me. Im still trying to overcome my shyness but I feel like it would be a great boost of confidence if I can actually talk to these people. I feel like my friends are lying to me and I'm unsure of myself now. What should I do?