Nervous about conversation?

Question

I get nervous about having conversations with pretty much anyone except my immediate family. With everyone else, my best friend, strangers, my grandparents, I don't want to be alone with them because I'm worried that I won't be able to maintain a conversation and there will be an awkward silence so I avoid going out when it's just me and one other person. I have to go out in groups. If there is a silence, I feel really ashamed. How often are there silences in normal conversations? What's wrong with me?

Answer 1

i have the same problem,,, actually i believe u have to face these situations that freak u out... like staying alone with ppl, going to parties, silence and so on... try to do it... i am trying and it helps.. although itz hard and dosnt really feel good..

good luck

Answer 2

Have you talked to someone about this? What about your best friend, family or family doctor? Maybe this is something you can do something about and not something to feel ashamed about. There could be practical things you canget advice about and do to relax when in these situations and other things eg. focus on the other person and ask them about themselves etc and listen, rather than worrying about it and how you are feeling. With good friends, silences are okay, but maybe don't really feel so awkward. Good luck with it - I think it would be a good idea to do something about it now as it might get worse and keeping to yourself probably won't solve the problem. I know you are not the only person who has some sort of shyness or self-consciousness in social situations.

Answer 3

theres nothing wrong with you, youre just really shy. i have the same exact problem. i get really nervous talking to pretty much everyone. dont worry if theres a silence, it happens all the time in normal conversations. if it happens just say something thats funny or that will get the other person talking(its kinda hard sometimes but just look around for a conversation starter and talk about that).

good luck and dont worry, just relax

Answer 4

Well when I was going out with my boyfriend there were a lot of silences in our conversations. I mean i got nervous about thinking what topic would come up next.......So I started a conversation to where he would have to answer but you don't always want to start the conversation because she may not like the conversation

Answer 5

Your just not a talker. Remember, silence is golden

Answer 6

you have lack of self confidence,,,,,try to gain self confidence...and practice good conversation in front of mirror ...u will surely get ur problem solved