Discussion: Is being shy a bad thing always?

caleb.

Not at all. Most of the times, it keeps you from doing stupid stuff.

Shaliydah88

It sucks but I don't think it's always a bad thing.

Mezter

I don't think so.

ChrisRTW

It's not necessarily a bad thing,but it holds you back from doing things.

Kayzan

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Originally posted by caleb.

Not at all. Most of the times, it keeps you from doing stupid stuff.

This, but then it prevents you from doing good things and having fun without fear. It's 50%.

Drowned_World

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Originally posted by Kayzan

This, but then it prevents you from doing good things and having fun without fear. It's 50%.

!!!

Gouldkaty

Oh my my baby don't be shy

UFO

Not at all.

I tend to find shy people very sensitive and extremely understanding of various situations. They're also most likely the best listeners out there. I'd definitely rather be stuck on a desert island with someone more introspective than otherwise. I'm currently dealing with anxiety myself so I know how disheartening the stigma attached to those who are more closed off from the 'real world' can actually be.

Stark

No, but it's not a very good thing either

LoKoPaNdA

I wish I weren't shy, it brings so much loneliness and insecurity. Being shy and introvert at the same time is the worse thing ever because we have social needs too but we can't fulfill them and that brings frustration. Making new friends is almost impossible.

On the other hand we tend to be more cautious and understanding, and people don't get tired of us because they don't get to know us that well.

Desire

I wish I wasn't shy but at the same time I enjoy because you can become more responsible with the actions that you take and the people you let into your life

Igrt

I'm shy.

It isn't completely a bad thing but it isn't necessarily the best thing either

Legacy

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Originally posted by LoKoPaNdA

I wish I weren't shy, it brings so much loneliness and insecurity. Being shy and introvert at the same time is the worse thing ever because we have social needs too but we can't fulfill them and that brings frustration. Making new friends is almost impossible.

On the other hand we tend to be more cautious and understanding, and people don't get tired of us because they don't get to know us that well.

the last part is so damn true, I don't think anyone will ever really know me.

/thread

Kanji

duybeeGAshantiGA

Quote:

Originally posted by LoKoPaNdA

I wish I weren't shy, it brings so much loneliness and insecurity. Being shy and introvert at the same time is the worse thing ever because we have social needs too but we can't fulfill them and that brings frustration. Making new friends is almost impossible.

On the other hand we tend to be more cautious and understanding, and people don't get tired of us because they don't get to know us that well.

I second this.

Sunderland 4ever

No, you avoid stupid, shallow and meaningless conversations most of the time and you tend to value quality over quantity of friends. Besides, you get to enjoy and have more privacy, allowing your introspectiveness to develop.

Aside from the frustration of uncomfortableness one feels when sharing a space with someone else, and the sense of loneliness and solitude, which can be awesome when well spent, being shy rocks.

Jeiboy

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Originally posted by LoKoPaNdA

I wish I weren't shy, it brings so much loneliness and insecurity. Being shy and introvert at the same time is the worse thing ever because we have social needs too but we can't fulfill them and that brings frustration. Making new friends is almost impossible.

On the other hand we tend to be more cautious and understanding, and people don't get tired of us because they don't get to know us that well.

What youve said just pierce my heart through

Im exactly this

Troye

Naw. As long as you make an effort to expand your horizons once in a while, it's good.

I used to be shy and I ended up with hardly any friends.

But I just started making an effort now and I'm happier for it.

getback

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Originally posted by Kayzan

This, but then it prevents you from doing good things and having fun without fear. It's 50%.

no, being shy =/= being timid, fearful
I'ma very shy person but nothing can stop me from walking in the glass of CN Tower. Unless you pay me ofc