Recent content by theshycynic

Eventually I just stop putting in the necessary amount of effort to keep the people that I value in my life. I have a huge issue with guardedness, as i can't let people in to see me for who i truly am. Sometimes i'm scared to hang out with my friends because i feel they'll see me just as i see...

Seriously though, how do you go about allowing yourself to be open to love? I've been single for quite a while, and when my friends try to set me up, or urge me to take a guy out of the 'friend zone', my response is: "Well, i'm just not ready for a relationship. It takes too much energy, and all...

That is what i take from it. I mean we've exchanged some words in rather awkward conversation. My ability to keep a conversation flowing is a little low. And now i won't make an effort to speak or engage because i try to avoid the awkwardness. I just sense the ill intention. The crazy thing...

Aside from the fact that i can be extremely shy, attempting to interact with people just makes me realize how much i HATE PEOPLE. Why is it that i get slick remarks, and judgmental looks from people who don't understand me? Why can't i just be quiet, and to myself in class without girls looking...

Hi everyone! I'm new here and although i've started a few great conversations in different forums, i'd love to talk to some new people. So, here's a little about myself... I'm 21 (just turned this year actually WOO) Music is my passion, and safe haven; I'm a singer. From the South East...

I'm so resistant to change that adapting hasn't been an option for the past year. To be honest, adapting is much better than dwelling on someone that doesn't exist anymore. It's just difficult to accept.

Simhthmss, It's crazy how much i can relate. I recently (few months ago) got out of a relationship, and for a long portion of it, i thought i was head-over-heels in love. But now looking back, i realize how closed off i was. I couldn't bear too long of a hug, or extended periods of affection. I...

@ Garbageman: Thank you for the tips. For the most part i try my best to focus on myself now, and not dwell on somebody that i no longer am, but it's super difficult. And i tend to live in my head, analyzing my thoughts and everything around me which doesn't help seeing how my perception of...

Wow! It's so nice to see people warm and welcoming! Although through a forum, the sentiment still lingers. Thank you all for your responses :)

So here's the irony in my situation... I'm shy. I always have been. However it was never paired with low self-esteem/self confidence because i never felt inferior around people. When i was a kid and all the way through highschool and my first two years of college i was soft-spoken, but...

Hello everyone! I've never joined, nor thought of joining a forum like this mainly because I have a lot of trouble with facing myself. I'm not even sure if posting anonymously can be considered a step in the right direction, but i suppose it's a start. I'm 21 years old, from bright & sunny...