Can you look straight to the eyes of the person you like?

@bolive (73)
February 14, 2012 8:51am CST
This is one of my problems. For my 22 years of existence, I never had any romantic relationship. In front of guys, I shrink. I don't know how to deal with them. Why do other people feel so comfortable with guys. What's worse, I can't even look straight to their eyes especially to the guy that I like. Please give me some advice. Because I AM NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER.
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14 responses
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
14 Feb 12
Dear friend, I am having to represent your counter part (I am male, 37 years), I would say that I have your same problem. And yes, I know it's not easy to believe, but I've never had a romantic relationship in my lifetime. I consider myself a weak, timid person. With this I was never able to approach a girl when I was about your age. It let alone today I can take a woman. I believe so that I resigned to as single for life. There however two points in your favor. The first is that you are female, and is much easier to be towed, then you have a gap of 15 years on me, and I'm sorry but they are not few.
@bolive (73)
14 Feb 12
I guess, for guys it's never too late.
@mac1946 (1602)
• Calgary, Alberta
14 Feb 12
I am sorry to say,yes,it can be to late. I am 65 and a male,and like you,have never had a relationship. I am still looking,but have basically given up hope of ever finding the girl for me. Try very hard to find a fellow,it gets much harder the older you get. mac
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
15 Feb 12
I agree with mac it can be too late but it still not impossible to find someone to be in a relationship with..right? especially at alberello's age, you can still find someone, I think the question is if he is really looking for someone, it's quite impossible to be in a relationship if one is just waiting and not doing anything to raise the chance to be in a relationship, I hope you don't get offended by my statements my friend I'm just being honest and I think this words can help you if you will take it positively. I Hope both of you can still find someone you will love and will love you in return..
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
Hi there bolive, You might be a really shy girl. I am seeing myself in you when I was at that age. I also can't look in the eyes of someone I like. What's worst is that when I learned that that someone I like has a crush on me too - I will suddenly ignore the guy. Try not to show you're shy coz most men feels like such ladies are a snob. Only when they speak to you they will know that it is only because you are shy. I am sure there were lots of guys who likes you since you are a very pretty and attractive lady, just try to be friendly with them too.
@bolive (73)
14 Feb 12
Hi ate, I see you in MP5. Glad to hear your advice and i'll surely follow it! I hope I can.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
Goodluck!
• Philippines
27 Feb 12
I have the same problem. But the best advice I can give you is just let go of all your fears and your doubts and look at this person as just another guy and not someone special to you. Once you can look at them that way, even for a brief moment, a conversation doesn't feel as awkward. I know that this is easier said than done; I still have problems doing this myself. But when I'm in a compromising situation (like I will be a mere few hours from now), sometimes I just have to suck it up and power through it all until it's all over. Hope I helped you with your problem. :D
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
hello bolive, Yes, you are not getting younger and there is nothing wrong having guy friends, they are fun and caring buddies esp to girls. You can start from your officemates if you are working. Make friends with your male colleagues and I am sure you will get use to them and will soon find the confidence to mingle with other guys. But you should take extra care as well.
@bolive (73)
14 Feb 12
Mingle! Ok I got it :) Thanks for your concern.
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
Count me in! I had a boyfriend before but it was not a serious relationship. That was just a fling fling type of relationship. I, myself is so uncomfortable when I'm with a guy. I'm afraid that I'll fall in love with them or they will fall in love with me. I find it so hard to look directly into their eyes because, I might be caught. One thing that I've learned is that we should not feel that way. In order for us to find the one, we must be comfortable when we are with a guy. I think it is good if we are going to change our mind-set.
@phillyguy (3005)
• Philippines
15 Feb 12
hi craziestqueenever I'm just curios about a part of your response, I'm afraid that I'll fall in love with them or they will fall in love with me what is it about being in love that you are afraid of?
@Lucas818 (377)
14 Feb 12
Hi Bolive, You're still young.. :) As a guy speaking here, I would say that a girl that independent, a little bit of indifferent & mysterious will certainly caught my attention. Just be more open & confident when getting around with people. If you look at the guy you like and smile, I think he'll notice. By being yourself and fully unique, you'll present him the opportunity to fully appreciate you the person you are! You are worth it.
@bolive (73)
14 Feb 12
Thank you for this. I will definitely follow your advice.
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
15 Feb 12
Maybe you are just afraid of what you will or won't see in their eyes. Be brave. The truth will set you free. There is nothing better than looking into the eyes of true love. I could gaze for hours. If it's not true love, the sooner you know; the sooner you can move on. Eyes are the window to the Soul.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
15 Feb 12
I can take comfort in the fact that i can look straight into the eyes of the one I love. That s=just shows the love and trust i feel for that person in my life.
@leinrix (490)
• Philippines
15 Feb 12
at first im like you too even if i like the guy or not i cant even look at them specially having conversation with them then i earn my confidence my cousins (guys) help me to overcome this and even suggest some things that i can do then i am able to look at the persons eyes straight even i like him but i cant tell that i like him lol
@anil78650 (177)
• India
15 Feb 12
Hiiiiii bolive........ I can say that you are pretty and smart..so Its not very difficult for you to get attention of guys...so be confident and make your move, and I am sure youre going to make it......If were in his position I will surely fall for you....... so be pilot of your life.........
@06MLam (620)
15 Feb 12
No, I can't as I will feel embarrassed looking into their eyes. I remember one of my teacher has said that you will feel uncomfortable looking at the person you like.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
16 Feb 12
Well,it's a bump that i had the same problem as you are,but my friend told me that i should be confident and feel to contact more boys,thus you could feel comfortable even to get close to them.So they may find you are lovely,anyway,good luck to us and may our dream boats coming soon.lol
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
14 Feb 12
Sometimes you can't really look straight to the eyes of your crush when talking with them especially when they know that we have a crush on them.It is a normal feeling to all of us.
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
15 Feb 12
You'll be a kid if you are getting any younger; you ARE young. These things tend to sort itself out as you go along with your life. When the right guy come along, you'll know even if you can't look straight into his eyes at first.