Tips on dating for shy people

I actually find that shy individuals are some of the most interesting and dynamic people, partly because they often have more introspective personalities.“I’ve struggled a little bit with being open on dates, but I would say that it's helpful to just be yourself and play to your strengths,” says Rachel, a junior at Roosevelt University.Every personality comes with its own strengths and weaknesses.Dress in a comfortable way and talk to people your friends are/were talking to about something you/they find interesting.No pressure." —mechteldho "One of the best pieces of advice I've ever gotten (from another introvert who was great at meeting/picking up people) was to treat the stranger like you've known them a long time but haven't seen them in a while.Give yourself support, and seek out support from others as you do this. Get extra help if you need it as you would for any other important area in your life. "I prefer to go to a place I knew or had been to before.If you find that you are unable to complete any of the tasks below, or if you become very distressed when attempting to complete these tasks, have panic attacks, or severe anxiety, I recommend that you work with a psychotherapist when using the tips.Counseling can offer you much needed support as you go through the dating process and can also, in some cases help you speed up the process of meeting new people.As an introvert, it's hard to meet new people, so try hanging out with people you already know. Where would you go if you could travel anywhere tomorrow morning?They will have other friends and you will eventually end up meeting people." —ameliag4a2dd527b "Ask fun questions about their likes and interests. " —William Gallagher, Facebook "When you're talking to someone you think you could be interested in, remember that you're looking to see if you are interested in them, not if they are interested in you.