Are there any other shy adults out there? I’m 35 and I just feel way too old to be as shy and awkward as I am. Every time I start to feel a little bit confident or at ease with myself or someone else romantically or even just on a deep friendship level I clam up and shut down. I also know that it is affecting my life in other ways as well. The thought of many jobs fills me with dread having to interact with so many coworkers and the public. My current job is pretty good for me but is only part time and leaves me worried about my future.