This article was co-authored by Eddy Baller and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Eddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others.
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If you spot a cute guy at school or while you’re out and about, it might feel a little nerve wracking to approach him. You’re not alone—tons of people feel like that when they want to meet someone new! Thankfully, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to boost your confidence and figure out something to say to a cute guy.
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QuestionHow do I tell a shy guy I like him?Eddy BallerEddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others.
Dating CoachTry to acknowledge the unusualness of the situation. If you're approaching somebody directly and telling them that you like them, and they're shy, acknowledge the fact that you might have surprised them. Explain that startling them wasn't your intention, but that you had to take a chance because you were really inspired by that person. -
QuestionHow do you make a shy guy feel comfortable?Eddy BallerEddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others.
Dating CoachPractice empathy by showing that you aren't oblivious to social signs and the fact that they're uncomfortable. Also, show them that you're not somebody who gets off going over their head and bulldozing into their space. -
QuestionHow do you talk to a super shy guy?Eddy BallerEddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others.
Dating CoachWhen you approach a shy person, usually the topic of space becomes even more important. If you approach somebody who's really shy and realize quickly that they're really uncomfortable, take an extra step back to give them even more space.
References
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/7-ways-to-overcome-shyness-and-social-anxiety#3
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/dealing-with-loneliness-and-shyness.htm
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/shyness.html
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/201612/4-ways-overcome-shyness
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/201612/4-ways-overcome-shyness
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201105/5-ways-indirectly-ask-date
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201105/5-ways-indirectly-ask-date
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/dealing-with-loneliness-and-shyness.htm