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Fear of Boys?

Im off to Uni, like a lot of people on here and i have a problem, i think im scared of boys- probably more so, relationships. Ive never let myself get close to someone, the truth is that im scared. I have little self-confidence. Im a quiet person, but in front of people i think i put on some form of act, im loud and funny- no-one really knows that im insecure and shy because try not to show it. I dont have any boy friends as such, but i am friendly with some. The thing is, im scared that at Uni this will prevent me from joining in, and also getting into a relationship- and as i'll be behind everyone else things will be made harder. I dont want to lie about my past, and make-up experience, but then again it will be hard to be one of the few who have had no experience with boys and i dont want people to think im something im not. Im not religious or anything, theres no reason for any of this, except that i find it hard to put my trust in someone. I dont go out to clubs to pull for example, I go out to have a good time. I dont think i could even be comfortable getting completely drunk and pulling someone. Its not just the confort thing as well, i have doubts all the time that 'they dont fancy me anyway' or 'im just a quick pull' and i dont feel right about that. I just want to find someone who would value a relationship, and is comfortable with the fact that im inexperienced.
This was nice to get it off my chest, ive never told anyone any of this, just avoided the question/situation. I dont really know what im looking for in the way of advice, but any would be great as its been on my mind a bit and i'd rather get this problem sorted sooner rather than later! Thanks

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Reply 1

You have no reson to be scared of boys! We're not that bad lol I myself have not really been in many serious relationships, maybee 1 or 2 but i dont think that this is anything to hold someone back. Just be yourself and people will except you for who you are. If you dont like goin out to clubs to pull then dont. U dont have to change just to suit others. People will respect ur decison whatever you decide.

Reply 2

There is nothing wrong with not wanting to go out and pull people at clubs i wouldnt like to do that! It wouldnt feel right to me either.
You said that there will be few who ahve had no experience... i think there will probably be a few more people who ahev had no experience than you think.
If you find someone you really like then you will let yourself get close to them, you just nee dto find te right guy.
I really wouldnt worry about it all, just go to uni, have a good time and dont do anything you dont want to do!

Reply 3

You'll be fine, you'd be surprised how many people are in a similar situation, and most of them are not awkward antisocial goons. PM me if you want to chat.

Reply 4


im guessing youve just come from an all girls school or something?

guys are nothing to be scared of, they are just like girls except that most want to get in your pants *waits for the flaming to start*

Reply 5

My best friend is the same and shes in her 2nd yr at uni and in no worse off situation than anyone else. You'll find at uni, ur thrown into a situation with boys and you will cope. Uni's prob the best thing for you right now. x

Reply 6

Anonymous
Im off to Uni, like a lot of people on here and i have a problem, i think im scared of boys- probably more so, relationships. Ive never let myself get close to someone, the truth is that im scared. I have little self-confidence. Im a quiet person, but in front of people i think i put on some form of act, im loud and funny- no-one really knows that im insecure and shy because try not to show it. I dont have any boy friends as such, but i am friendly with some. The thing is, im scared that at Uni this will prevent me from joining in, and also getting into a relationship- and as i'll be behind everyone else things will be made harder. I dont want to lie about my past, and make-up experience, but then again it will be hard to be one of the few who have had no experience with boys and i dont want people to think im something im not. Im not religious or anything, theres no reason for any of this, except that i find it hard to put my trust in someone. I dont go out to clubs to pull for example, I go out to have a good time. I dont think i could even be comfortable getting completely drunk and pulling someone. Its not just the confort thing as well, i have doubts all the time that 'they dont fancy me anyway' or 'im just a quick pull' and i dont feel right about that. I just want to find someone who would value a relationship, and is comfortable with the fact that im inexperienced.
This was nice to get it off my chest, ive never told anyone any of this, just avoided the question/situation. I dont really know what im looking for in the way of advice, but any would be great as its been on my mind a bit and i'd rather get this problem sorted sooner rather than later! Thanks


We don't bite. :ninja:

Reply 7

high priestess fnord
im guessing youve just come from an all girls school or something?

guys are nothing to be scared of, they are just like girls except that most want to get in your pants *waits for the flaming to start*


Thanks for all the positive replys! And nope, not an all girls school and mixed comp- which i think has been worse for me. The boys there really put me off, i dont want this to come out snobby or anything but they were just rude, and really did damage my self-confidence. Luckily most of them left by sixth form but by that time it was almost too late then to form any close relationships with anyone for that matter as friendshiop groups were already set in place.
I am trying to think that Uni will be a new start and that school was just a minor set back, to be honest its the only thing i can think- its almost as exciting as it is nerve-racking but ill try not to let all this ruin my experience.

Reply 8

Boo!

Reply 9

Anonymous
Im off to Uni, like a lot of people on here and i have a problem, i think im scared of boys- probably more so, relationships. Ive never let myself get close to someone, the truth is that im scared. I have little self-confidence. Im a quiet person, but in front of people i think i put on some form of act, im loud and funny- no-one really knows that im insecure and shy because try not to show it. I dont have any boy friends as such, but i am friendly with some. The thing is, im scared that at Uni this will prevent me from joining in, and also getting into a relationship- and as i'll be behind everyone else things will be made harder. I dont want to lie about my past, and make-up experience, but then again it will be hard to be one of the few who have had no experience with boys and i dont want people to think im something im not. Im not religious or anything, theres no reason for any of this, except that i find it hard to put my trust in someone. I dont go out to clubs to pull for example, I go out to have a good time. I dont think i could even be comfortable getting completely drunk and pulling someone. Its not just the confort thing as well, i have doubts all the time that 'they dont fancy me anyway' or 'im just a quick pull' and i dont feel right about that. I just want to find someone who would value a relationship, and is comfortable with the fact that im inexperienced.
This was nice to get it off my chest, ive never told anyone any of this, just avoided the question/situation. I dont really know what im looking for in the way of advice, but any would be great as its been on my mind a bit and i'd rather get this problem sorted sooner rather than later! Thanks


Actually I feel exactly the same, but I am even more apprehensive because i don't even know any boys. I don't know how to act, because whenever i seem to be with a group of people my own age I always seem to be the one who is left with no one to talk to, even though people tend to really like me if they do start talking to me. Furthermore i find it really difficult to get to know new people in general. I think it might be something to do with how i was always being put down in social situations at school. Hell knows how I am going to approach people at university at freshers, i just feel like such an idiot. I'm just convinced that I am doomed really, especially in terms of a close relationship with a boy.I'm sure i'll work it out eventually ... it just gets to me sometimes.

Reply 10

The fact that i don't fit in with the student lifestyle being teetotal as well as seemingly socially inept, just polishes it all off.

Reply 11

Anonymous
The fact that i don't fit in with the student lifestyle being teetotal as well as seemingly socially inept, just polishes it all off.


I dont drink much. I used to, but then i realised it wasnt worth it. I'll have a couple of drinks but i dont really like the effects of alcohol past the fun happy stage. From what ive heard, you wont be the only teetotal-er at uni, and it should not stop you from socialising. If it does, those people are seriously not worth the effort.

Reply 12

Anonymous
From what ive heard, you wont be the only teetotal-er at uni, and it should not stop you from socialising. If it does, those people are seriously not worth the effort.

Yeah I agree. Maybe people will be more accomodating at uni and less pathetically judgemental in that way.

Reply 13

my goodness you're me! I'm exactly like that. Always the one left on the 'outside' with no one to speak to. I find it really difficult to talk to boys - i don't know why but I just don't have a clue what to talk about. I stand there feeling so stupid. I'm hoping uni will be a fresh start where i'll know no one and can try and change this....but who knows.

Reply 14

if you are already friendly with some boys, try to get to know them better as friends and you'll find out boys aren't so bad. you don't have to go out deliberately looking for a boyfriend, just wait, eventually a guy you like will come along. till then just build up your confidence talking to guys.

Reply 15

daydreaming
if you are already friendly with some boys, try to get to know them better as friends and you'll find out boys aren't so bad. you don't have to go out deliberately looking for a boyfriend, just wait, eventually a guy you like will come along. till then just build up your confidence talking to guys.


Ive never deliberately looked for a boyfriend [maybe thats my problem.. :P]
Its just that im sick of waiting, meeting someone nice, them liking my friends better/my friends being more openly willing, then going through the whole process again. I hope Uni will mix the process up a bit though! Thanks for the help, i do need to boost my confidence, and i do have the time to do that now.

Reply 16

Oh I am the same :smile: I dont really know am I afraid of boys, but I guess that a bit I am - especially in front of unknown boys.
I am getting on well with my male-friends and I like speaking with them more than with female-friends. However, it is mostly by msn or by other internet-messengers.. As you both I also hardly ever speak with somebody from my high school - cuz simply I dont feel I have anything in common with these people. I have friends from my previous school - gymnasium and it works fine for me...
I am not going to any clubs, cuz I treat it as a waste of time. I am 17 and I am also kind of lazy to go out. In my opinion there's time in life for everything...
There's time for study, time for boys, time for club, time for sex. No need to jump or take all these things at one approach...
Just suit yourself and don't worry. I don't! :smile: :smile:

Reply 17

You can only get better with practice. Other than that, no one will judge you if you say something that doesn't come out quite right.

:smile:

Reply 18

Dont be afraid, girls and boys are quite similar really. I mean we both like...umm...you know...stuff.

Uni is alot different to school anyway. You'll find alot more sociable people. On your course for example, theres a great opportunity to meet lots of boys. Unless your doing a course in beauty therapy or something.

Reply 19

be yourself!