Hi Krazee!
Okay. That information helps.

Heidu is right - this is a great place to practice social skills. If it's any comfort, you may always be a shy person, but it does get a *little* easier as you get older. I've never been exactly shy, but I used to be uncomfortable in certain social situations. As I got older, maybe around when I turned 30, I really started caring less about other people's opinions of me. I didn't really try to change it about myself... it just happened naturally.

One little trick I do when I'm feeling shy is to ask questions about the other person... that way, they are talking about themselves and I don't have to talk about myself. Can you try that? One of the problems with shy people is that sometimes they seem like they aren't interested in other people -- when in fact, they are just scared of being put in the spotlight. You can solve this by asking questions!

Well, let's just talk, then! I can start:

Hi Krazee - it's nice to meet you! I'm 34, and I studied business/information systems in college. I'm the eldest in my family, too. I have a younger brother. In which country do you live? Do you have any pets? What's the best thing that happened to you this month? Please write back - I'd like to get to know you!

Your friend,
LMo

We are ALL going to be a-ok!