Don't let shyness stop you from finding a relationship

Penny writes, "I read your article on shy females and you have some very good suggestions. I have already done some of these, like smiling at him when I walk by and making eye contact. I did give a card with a note when we met and he smiled/winked with his face all lit up after reading it. I have touched his arm while talking to him once and he moved in closer and I asked questions like where he was born, lived before, and his job, his major in college and what he does on the holidays, etc. There are just times when his friends are around and I'm afraid to approach him that I might scare him away because when his friends are nearby that's when he gets shy/nervous. How do I make him understand my feelings for him?"

You have done all the right things and it seems that this guy is really shy. And guys don't always get what women want from them. I think what will work is to get close to him by giving him a reason to be together with you. Can you ask him to teach you something or help with an assignment or go to the library together? Anything that will get you closer but without the pressure of being in private. Remember guys are very afraid of rejection and unless he is sure that you want him bad he might be too shy to take the next step. (Related article: How to make a man notice a woman)

I think for the fear that the guys will tease him he is not approaching you in front of them so if you can make it as easy as possible for him it will be great.

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