I'm almost 50, and was pretty darn shy in jr and high school, but soon after, started forcing myself to be more open..... I suppose it did have some benefits, in that I did get married, but....

I honestly miss being shy. I kinda miss just doing my own thing, content in pleasing only myself.

Anyone else start off shy and then change, but miss being shy?

I've been making an effort to be less open with people. I'd like to keep to myself more. Assertiveness is fine, but I'm over sharing my thoughts with people.