I am asking because I have never really dated and I am pretty shy. Is this normal?
2006-07-12 10:45:47 · 18 answers · asked by Blahinyourface.. 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Sure, why not? Who says you have to date? Do it when your ready, nothing written in stone.
2006-07-12 10:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shy means that your a thinking type of person. Nothing wrong with that, at all. It is a very positive attribute because it gives others the feeling that your very stable and know yourself better than most do.
I've known people who are in their early 20's and late 30's who don't date either. They just have not found the right person who respects and values their sense of Trust and their sense of People and they tend to look for people who have values like that as well.
We just want to find someone who very much believes in the same values as we do. Trust, Honesty, Respect, Caring, Sharing, Appreciation, A Sense of Humor and Unconditional Love as well as having a open communication and being a genuine friend to us.
We don't ask for much, do we? Even though we might not conform to other people's perception of what age everyone should be doing the dating thing, we do stand out among the crowd and many people envy us for taking the time to find the right person to go out with too!
2006-07-12 10:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by snorkelman_37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the culture where you grew up. In some places as early as 13 the kids are already dating and exploring... Why are you shy about dating? Dating improves your personality and you will learn a lot from it. but i advise you to be extra cautious on your dating adventures, here are some guidelines that might help you http://gotblab.com/index.php?tag=dating
2006-07-12 10:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by rubber fender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! I was 21 before I had my first boyfriend. Went on one date with a guy that my friend set me up with at 20...didn't like the guy much. And I hated the dating scene cause I knew what I wanted, just had to wait for him to find me. And I was quiet, not shy. It was hard for me to open up too. But don't worry, it's a phase that you'll grow out of once you hit college, that did it for me.
2006-07-12 10:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by jade11378 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had took my time with sum things growing up! Theres no need to rush your life! I think ur doing the perfect thing! Get to know you 110%, that way when you do start dating, ur not fake, you can be up front & honest & only give ur true self to that 1 special person!
2006-07-12 11:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by BooSha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion I think it's definitely normal. I'm almost 16 and have only gone on 2 or 3 dates. You'll get used to it, and when you're ready...it'll be easy.
2006-07-12 10:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by Marlena77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was 18 when i got my first boyfriend i felt that whats th point of dating someone i couldnt see myself marrying any earlier you can't really understand the concepts of love so i chose to wait to date till i was old enough to start husband hunting....i got married when i was 20.....been married for two years now....and its going great...my second boyfriend is now my husband (first boyfriend only lasted about a week)
2006-07-12 10:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Alicia F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you want to do and dont be dictated by society anyway 17 is no age and you've got plenty of time to date and anything else that you want to do.
2006-07-12 10:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, its normal. but thats not the important part... the important part is are you ok with it. if you are, go out and keep doing what your doing, have fun and enjoy life! if not maybe have your friends introduce you to there friends. i know how it is to be shy, so having friends help out makes it alot easier.
2006-07-12 10:48:56 · answer #9 · answered by Nicki 87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. More power to you
2006-07-12 10:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by poemonkey1980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋