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how do you make relationships with women when you have social anxiety, low self esteem and are shy

this is me unfortunately, my life has been very hard, i have a personality disorder that i manage, i'm in my 40s now and there is a woman on my facebook account who showed an interest in me, but i do not know how to take it forward because of my social anxiety, shyness and low self esteem, plus, i'm afraid of rejection....so for those reasons ive stopped messaging this woman for a few months, but i really do like her, but i just don't know how to proceed with her, she is in her 50s.

i'd appreciate any feedback, i am also a lonely male as i've never made any adult relationships so far.
poisonouscupcake · 22-25, F
pushing back your fear of rejection should come first imo, in my experience in can be almost debilitating to be afraid of rejection since it holds you back from so much. i’d recommend writing down your fears and what you think could go wrong and try to talk yourself down from it. i would also recommend reaching out, you don’t have to tell her everything right away but explaining your concerns can go a long way and either she understands and isn’t comfortable with it or she still wants to pursue you. if she ends up being cruel about rejection then she wasn’t worthy of your time anyways. i wish you luck🤍
Proceed slowly... get to know her... that’s the best part 🙃
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
🧔 In your situation, I recommend you reveal yourself to her in precisely the same way you have here. In fact, use your post as a script to either tell or write her. Perhaps she will like the qualities you have mentioned. If she doesn't, you can blame the attributes for the rejection and not feel personally responsible or affected.

*Lights pipe and leans back*
FlowersNButterflies · 61-69, F
Tell her what you feel just as you told us.
@FlowersNButterflies best answer
passingby8 · 31-35, F
I hope youve reached out to her again?Id just say you werent going through a bit of a rough patch but youve missed talking to her i know your afraid of rejection and you might get rejected but you won't know. Unless you try.
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FlowersNButterflies · 61-69, F
Everybody. Has. Issues. Many/most don't know it, though. There is no such thing as normal. @mysteryespresso

 
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