Not Satisfied With Being Single / Question
Published: December 12, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
: I am a 16-year old male and will be a senior in high school. I have never had a girlfriend. Don't get me wrong, I mean I REALLY want one but I always get so nervous around girls and don't know how to talk to them. What's wrong with me?
Signed: No Girlfriend Yet
Dear No Girlfriend Yet,
TeenHealthFX wants to start by saying that you can relax - there is nothing wrong with you! There is absolutely no timeline for dating. Some choose to date sooner, while others prefer to wait.
Since you stated wanting to date, but are having trouble talking to girls, let us see if some of these ideas will help. First, remember - girls are just as nervous to talk to you as you are to talk to them. Yes, that is right, it is nerve-racking for girls too! Second, keep in mind that girls enjoy talking about a lot of the same things guys do - like movies, music, friends and yes, even sports. Just try to relax and enjoy the conversation. Also, remember--eye contact and smiling are always a plus, then say, "Hey, I really like talking to you."
TeenHealthFX knows approaching a girl can be difficult, even scary; you just have to take a chance. If you are just too shy to image doing this alone, try it in a casual, co-ed group, like the lunch line or school sporting event. This may help pave the way to approaching that special girl, one-on-one.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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