I need some advice
Hey everyone,
I have a problem with a friend/teacher from school and I really need some advice.
It all started last year. I was taking chemistry. It was awful because I hated the teacher. I ended up dropping chemistry second semester. The teacher was really sweet and told me that if I dropped the class, then I had stop in and say hi every once in a while. I ended up loving this teacher, but for some reason, I always get really nervous before I go and see her. I have no reason not to trust her and yet I still don't. The pandemic changed our relationship. There have been times when she has been too busy to talk to me and it always upsets me because I get so worked up about talking to her. She is literally the kindest person that I know and while I am talking to her, I feel great. I am always sad when the conversation is over. She did tell me that I don't have to ask her.
I stopped in her classroom today and was busy. I was super upset because I was really anxious beforehand. I left and started crying. Should I stop talking to her or should I keep talking to her?
@foreverawkward55
I used to be a teacher and I have social ansiety, so I understand both sides here. I can tell you that teachers are incredibly busy and always doing things behind the scenes that students have no idea about. This isn't to say that you're not important to her, but that she might not be able to drop everything to talk to you without notice. Maybe ask her if there is a specific time each week she can be free to talk to you, or maybe you can send a quick email a few minutes before you want to come talk so she can let you know if she's free or not.
Also, don't be afraid to be open with her about how you feel!
