Self confidence
How do people slide into DMs? I've never gotten it. I just don't get how people work up the courage to do it. I used to be pretty good at flirting in person I think? Atleast I felt comfortable trying in person. Idk. I'm not really a confident person in my appearance. Like. At all. So I kinda psych myself out of even trying to message someone I like because I think they'll just see me pop up and just think "ew" and ignore it. Does anyone know how to get past that feeling?
I personally have bad social anxiety and have trouble connecting as well, but from what I’ve observed: just go for it! Shoot your shot, cause the worst that could happen is nothing. If you don’t do anything at all, it guarantees the failure. However if you just go for it, then it leaves a chance of something potentially great happening. If your fear is them thinking “ew” then they’re not the right one for you. The sooner you decide to get out of your shell, the sooner you’ll find someone smiling to see your texts:) Also, I don’t think it’s quite getting “past the feeling” because I think that fear will always be there. I understand how scary it is, but sometimes you just have to dive in even if you’re scared. I wish you luck with everything and hope this advice helps <3 Love you!
-A Stranger