Is this shy man messing with me?

Some-days we talk all day and text constantly, but other days the conversation is dry and we don't hardly talk.
This Man is really really shy and has no self-confidence , So when I say something he sometimes just replies with ''Ha ha x '' and that's it.

Also he doesn't always try and keep the conversation going.

When I get annoyed at him for not making an effort he then tells me how he feels and says things like 'i really like you and I don't want us to finish talking atall, i'm just not very good at small talk''

but I don't believe him I feel like he is ignoring me and talks to me when he has none els to talk to.

also when I ask too meet him he is always making excuses but sometims he says okay and then last minute he says he is too shy and cant do it.
codiesummers
Asked Oct 15, 2011
If you can, be patient with him and let him get more comfortable in his own skin. But you need to do this without getting all paranoid and second guessing everything he says or does, or doesn't say or do. If he's really that shy, what's going on has more to do with him than you.

You could also try doing things together that don't require so much talking. My fiance and I both abhor small talk. He doesn't speak unless it's really necessary. So we do things like lay on a quilt in our garden and read separate books without talking. Or go to the theatre/symphony/lecture. We do things in places where you're supposed to be quiet. Think about if there are any activities that don't require chatter that you both might be interested in.

I think it would also help for you to get comfortable with silence. This will help you a great deal in your life.

Also, think about where you're coming from. Do you need a guy to talk to you constantly to reassure you how much he likes you, how great you are, etc. Do you need someone telling you you're pretty, etc. If so, then you could have your own self-esteem issues to examine that have nothing to do with his shyness.

You do sound paranoid. Is that because he's given you reason to believe he's lying, or are you scared that things won't work out and you're worrying yourself to death about it? If you really can't trust what he says is true, then there are other problems to address...
skyDancer
Answered Oct 15, 2011
Edited Oct 15, 2011
It's not clear to me whether this is (A) a relationship with someone you know and have dated for some time or (B) this is someone you're communicating with over the Internet but have never met in person. The answer would be very different depending on which is true.

If it's A, it sounds like he's not willing to deal with his shyness or is afraid to get any closer than communicating by text.

If it's B, he may not be who you think he is at all, is possibly dangerous or is just playing. People pretending to be someone other than who they are sometimes reply in short sentences with little information to avoid being detected.

In either case, this doesn't sound very promising for you in the long term.


Rob
Answered Oct 15, 2011

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