Before anybody misunderstands the situation I'm about to explain: here's a backstory. Also, if this belongs in the relationships thread I'll move it there.
I'm an introvert. Introverts prefer to be alone and are uncomfortable in social situations. I have an extroverted friend (opposite of introvert) and she's completely misunderstood what it means to be introverted therefore has dragged me into an extroverted situation.
So I like this guy. He's tall, adorable, games, and is humorous. He doesn't know me personally and I don't know him personally either. Miss Extroverted found out about this little crush and didn't understand why I don't want to talk to him. She's been nagging me to flirt with him and I keep telling her no because I'd rather just watch him from a distance (I'm a creep o n o). She finally snapped after I told her I didn't follow her flirtation instructions today and now she's going to force me to converse with him. As an introvert, I'm extremely uncomfortable with this and the flames of fear are being tended with not only my introvert tendencies, but the fact he's my crush.
Guys Miss Extrovert is forcing me to converse with him TOMORROW and I have no idea how to avoid the encounter. She'll be following me down the central staircase so I can't use the western stairs, I can't ditch her or she'll bomb me with rage texts, and I'm just a mess right now. Send a knight to slay this romantic dragon. Seriously!
Not really good with knights, but maybe I can send some evil glass spiders to slay something or other. I understand where you're coming from, while I can usually talk to people alright, I have trouble saying things about how I actually feel without sounding like an idoit. And I especially have trouble speaking to people I like. If you like this guy, then talk to him. You don't have to flirt with him, if it helps then act completely ridclous and then you can write off the whole encounter. But it will feel nice to talk to him.
>>2 I wasn't planning on flirting with him. Miss Extrovert is just...really flirtatious and thinks that's the only way to communicate with a guy. I'll definitely have to find a way to act ridiculous then?
As an introvert myself I understand how scary it is to confront people in your situation. A few years back the thought of approaching my then-crush sent me into constant state of panic. I also happen to have a Miss Extrovert friend much like yours, who's put me in more than one awkward situation over the years. My first advice is to confront your extrovert friend and tell her how you feel. Confrontation is a part of life and you're going to have to learn it sometime. Be persistent and don't let her push you aside. If she still won't give up the pursuit then remain calm and don't let yourself get worked up over it. It's not the end of the world, and it could even be a good opportunity for you.
