Guys dating shy girls

The dating world is a daunting prospect. Meeting women, talking to them and keeping them interested is tough enough. Throw in a little shyness and the whole idea can seem intimidating. But if you feel inhibited, use these tips to make an impression.

Man of mystery

If you're a shy guy, you possess one edge over your outgoing counterparts — you can be mysterious. Talkative guys who run their mouths can often become too much for some women to handle, so your lack of words may make you seem like someone who leaves the incessant babbling to the kids, while you take on a more composed and suave air. However, lack of words doesn't mean no words. If a girlis talking to you and you're feeling shy, keep your answers short and follow up with a simple, "How about you?"

Use your body

Just because you cannot flirt verbally doesn't mean you can't flirt. You need to show your interest by developing your body language. That means no slouching and standing in the corner with your eyes down. Instead, smile and maintain eye contact — but not too much, three seconds should do it. While the other guys are busy t r y i ng t o rat t le of f cheesy pick up lines, you should be the cute one across the bar giving her a friendly smi le. Trust us, she's going to notice.

Pick your friends

You draw strength from your differences, so make sure you hang out with a group of people who are more outgoing than you. You will automatically become less shy or seem more outgoing by association. Hanging out with outgoing people will push you out of your comfort zone and you will end up picking up a few subtle tips to use in the dating game.

Small steps

Overcoming shyness doesn't happen overnight. Every time you go out, make it a point to approach at least one or two women. The more women you speak to, the more conf i -dence you will get and the easier it will become. You don't need to speak to them for hours or even get their numbers. Just exchanging a few pleasantries is a great way to boost your skills and kick shyness to the curb.

When it clicks

When you meet a woman you like, do not let your shyness win. If you've managed to get her attention, you need to learn how to keep it. However daunting it may seem to keep talking to someone you like, commit to it. Ask her questions — while your shyness may prevent you from being the best talker at first, you can sure as hell be the best listener for the time being.

Do your thing

If you've managed to get a girl to go on a date with you and your shyness seems to be surfacing, you need to keep two things in mind when planning the date. One, keep it activity-based where talking is not the only source of entertainment and second, make it something you love. Whether it's a cooking class, hiking or going to an amusement park, she's going to love seeing you in your element. And, doing something you know and love automatically makes you more confident and outgoing because you own the scene.