Title: Overcoming Shyness With The Opposite Sex - Tell Me More Word Count: 696 Summary: Building up hope is not the way - building up confidence is another matter Keywords: Overcoming Shyness, shy of the opposite sex,opposite sex and confidence,attracted to, Article Body: Are you of a timid nature when it comes down to meeting the opposite sex, does your shyness prevent you going a step further at the introduction of your possible first date. There are ways to rid obstacles which are stopping you moving forward in overcoming shyness with the opposite sex. A good way to start is to face up to your self. If an opportunity arises where interest is shown towards you then do something fast you maybe letting your future husband or wife slip through your fingers all because of the world of silence that holds you hostage If you want to make it possible to handle situations that involves your presence in company then so be it. Practice being another person to overcome your shyness. This person can be a famous film star or Joe Bloggs from next door. By imitating the habits of others may help you break the barrier that is holding you back. Just remember that if and when contact comes between you and the opposite sex you have to end the pretence. Face up to your fears by interrogating your self by asking questions as to why you are shy. The first step is to build up confidence and by doing this you may just claim self satisfaction in being able to put yourself out there and mingle with the rest. There is a lot of help and guidance out there in the way of books to help with your confidence building to overcome your shyness around the opposite sex. Positive thinking on your part will be beneficial when asking for a date or how to handle the date you are with. Confidence is the sure way to abolish shyness. Start to change a few things about your self to boost your self worth, how about considering a new image where hairstyles and clothes are replaced. This alone will give a great satisfying feeling before you go out on the pull - so as to speak. Conversation plays an important role when trying to attract the opposite sex - make what ever you have to say interesting or better still let your partner do the talking. Great listeners become great companions down the line. Shyness is a powerful force that can turn your whole life upside down by not allowing you to say what you feel or do what you want to do. Well it is time to put a stop to that whether it be pulling the opposite sex or just getting on with your life. Life is all about challenges so why not challenge yourself to a duel with the perpetrator who is holding you back - who might that be you ask. YOU OF COURSE. Have you ever wanted to say to some one how stunning they look or that you found them very attractive? Remember the challenge factor go out and express these sayings to a stranger if need be and watch there actions - maybe a little startled at first but warmly welcoming your compliment. So remember the familiar face you have been attracted to for some time will gladly listen to what you have to say. Everyone loves to be complimented. If rejection is behind your fear of coming forward then hold up - surely you have experienced rejection in other departments so what is the difference. If your brother/sister says you can not lend this or that - or the boss says no to extra holiday pay. These are all rejection matters so if you can handle them - then surely being turned down by the opposite sex shouldn`t matter. The opposite sex to whom you are attracted too may also be shy - so it is up to you to take control and make the first move. Another way of overcoming your shyness is to admit it right from the beginning. Explain that you are not comfortable with the direct brash approach - and by doing this the person opposite you will have insight to the honest person who they are about to date. If you feel you are not quite ready to do the talking then call in the Matckmaking agency to do the talking for you.