How shy teens can make friends 14 Articles

by Natasha Levy

Talking Teens As a kid I was always told I was "quiet." I was not unusually quiet, just a little fearful of being "wrong" or saying the wrong thing. You don't know "shy" until you've met my cousin. He is extremely int...read more

by Patricia Gilliam

Being shy at any age can be hard, but it is especially difficult as a teenager. It's a time in life when you're trying to establish your identity, and at least a portion of that comes from the feedback you get from other ...read more

by E.M.Robinson

Shy teens can make friends when they are given the opportunity to meet other teens with similar interests. You can also help them improve their communication skills and self-confidence that will help him or her make a good...read more

by Peter Robertson

Shyness can feel like a curse. No matter how much you want to be accepted, people just ignore you or even ridicule you. Firstly, anybody who is cruel, isn't worth calling a friend. It's important to pick your battles. But ...read more

by Prodigal Samurai

Making friends when you are shy can be really difficult, especially if it involves the opposite sex. When I was a teenager, I was afraid to approach girls to "just" chat. I always felt that they would think I am a "psycho"...read more

by rinn

Do you find parties and group outings intimidating? To most of the outgoing teenagers, these activities sounds like great fun. Teenage is a phase when young people are inquisitive, active and outgoing. However, a shy teen ...read more

by Jessie Kamaino

No matter if you are shy or not, entering into a new space where you don't know anyone can be very scary. If you are shy, you may not know how to go about making friends with people. Here are a few ideas that can help get ...read more

by Ray Fauteux

There are few things sadder in life than the loneliness that can result because of shyness. For a child to be friendless and to feel left out is tragic. Each day they go to school they harbor a deep-rooted feeling of sa...read more

by Sheila-Ann Bender

I was a shy teen. To make matters worse, my dad worked for a company that transferred him to a new city every couple of years. Just when I felt comfortable with my school environment-just when I'd finally made a few frie...read more

by Lucy Collins

Being shy as a teenager can make it very difficult to make friends. It can be a vicious circle however because the less friends you have, the more shy you will feel as there will be less opportunity for social interaction...read more

by R Marie Taylor

Shyness is not a disability that needs to be overcome. It's usually a fairly comfortable defense against being hurt or rejected. A teen that's shy in public is probably far from quiet or shy at home and around people tha...read more

by Phronesis

It is not uncommon to find shy people. Even the so-called bold ones are normally shy in some occasions. I think the occasion and the people around really play a vital part in making someone shy or not. Feeling an amoun...read more

by Kristin Schaaf

Junior high and high school are some of the toughest years to go through. And that's why many teens tend to be shy they hope to avoid the scrutiny, cruel jokes and harsh words that many teenagers encounter in the school h...read more

by Amelia Tibbett

She can feel the heat rise in her face. Her hands get sweaty and she starts to fidget- she's not quite sure what to do with them. She feels very, very uncomfortable, like all eyes are on her every move, only she can't move...read more