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I have a problem. When I talk to people, I can’t look them in the eye. I don’t want to be known as an insecure person because I’m not. Is there a way I can make myself look into people’s eyes?

 

Dear Eye Dropper,

You get points for realizing that meeting people’s eyes is considered a sign of interest, friendliness, courtesy and confidence. Why not practice seeing eye to eye with people who don’t intimidate you? For now, forget about the lifeguard or your crush. Make eye contact with your mom, friends, camp counselor, librarian, cousins. Everybody is shy at times, but make the effort and next thing you know, you’ll be making eye contact.

 

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I'm not that insecure, but i have trouble looking into peoples eyes. I would try and squint and desperately want to look away. When I look in peoples eyes. The whole conversation seems awkward. Lauren T.

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by goldforever on 3/18/2013 5:34:03 PM

 
 

I have the same exact problem. When I talk to people, even my best friend, I don't look them in the eyes. I'm not insecure or anything but I just don't like looking people in the eyes. And for me people have pointed it out and stopped me while I talk to tell me that they're not behind them and I try my hardest to look at them but it just doesn't feel right to look people in the eyes.

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by hellothisisgiraffe on 8/1/2012 3:07:28 PM

 
 

Good advice!

Please visit my Advice Queen page! I really like to give advice to peeps Smile just post a question and i will answer it on your profile as soon as i see it.

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by basketballcutie11 on 12/23/2011 5:36:13 PM

 
 

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I can NEVER look into a boys eye.Only for like 3 seconds,then look off somewhere else.How do I stop?

 

Hey girly,

 

The best thing to do is not to think about it as "looking in a boy's eye." Think about it like you would if you were looking into your bestie's eye. If you look away, force yourself to look back. It will take some practice but you can do it!

Catie C.

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by JordanDArose on 12/22/2011 7:43:29 AM

 
 

Same problem here I don't know why but it's just really hard for me.

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by pinkkitty13 on 11/24/2011 9:28:35 PM

 
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