regaining confidence

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its been about 6 months since I broke up with my ex and I’m ready to start dating again but it seems like my confidence has completely gone and I cant even say hi to a girl without a million thoughts going on in my head and the fear of being judged and turned down is always there pushing at me, the only time I can is when I’m really drunk but then all I do is make a complete fool of my self.. I know I do need to move on as I’m sick of being in this ‘funk’ but I just need that confidence

Category: asked July 8, 2014

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Hey, don't worry about it. If you're ready to get back but you can't ask a girl out or something it's totally fine. Its hard because of the fear of getting rejected. Rejection is really hard, but don't let it get to you. Don't let your confidence level either. Go for it. I'm sure you're a great person. And also, if you feel as if you can't ask yet, just don't. There's that option too. If you feel you're ready, but you can't say it, just try to do things that make you happy and keep yourself occupied and calm for a while. Or you could just go for it. Good Luck!
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I get where you are coming from. I was in a similar situation and a friend of mine gave me some of the best advice for it. He told me to relax and enjoy being single for a bit. If asking girls out stresses you out then just relax with friends or try to have casual conversations. There is no set time it takes to get over a relationship, and rebuilding confidence is very important. So first try to make a few friends, platonic friends. I have found that just having a few good friends helps boost confidence. But most importantly don't rush back into dating, you want to be at a good place when you start going out with someone. Until then just try to remember that you are awesome and nobody can tell you otherwise.
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Hi there! I think that if you're ready to go on dates again, go ahead, but take as much time as you need to reel yourself back from your ex. Keep yourself busy and keep your mind busy, go about your day and I bet you'll people like that, you sound like a great person! Just like what Lauren said, if you don't feel ready yet, don't get out there yet. Also, practice confidence everyday. Being confident is a skill acquired, not just a way to describe someone! It starts with little things: going out with friends, saying "you're awesome" in the mirror, and then it grows from there. Don't lose confidence, take as long as you need to heal, and work what you got!