“Does he like me; could he like me; what are signs a boy likes you?â€
Déjà Vu ;-)
Okay. Let’s say that I was able to tell you with certainty that the guy you like, let’s call him “X,†really does like you beyond all doubt. And to make it even more credible, CNN, CBC, BBC and the AP have been reporting all day long that “X likes BeautifulDisaster.†Even with all that positive feedback, how would it possibly help you if you can’t get a line of communication started with X?
By now it is apparent, or should be apparent that he is not going to be the one to take the initiative. He’s too shy or whatever. But whatever it is, you need to accept it. People just are what they are and we can’t change anyone. We have to accept them just as they are, no matter how much we might wish they could be different. Besides, if X was different and tended to be outgoing and aggressive instead of shy, it is likely that he would lose the appeal he has for you.
There is no need to go up to him and bluntly tell him you like him. You ONLY need to get some communication started. ANY conversation. How hard is that? And, from all you describe, he’ll probably welcome it along with the brightness of your smile and the gleam in your eyes.
Really, we all face situations from time to time that make us nervous or fearful. And that includes myself, you know, Ms. Confidence. I faced a situation last week where I had an enormous amount of risk riding on the outcome. And this was a totally new type of endeavor for me, something I had never done before. But in this case there was so much at stake that I wasn’t sure whether I was going to be able to face the person I had to meet without trembling or showing obvious signs of fear and nervousness. I had the urge to just postpone it until after New Years. In times like this, I think everyone just needs to find a source of inspiration. This time, in addition to prayer, I turned to Dr. David Viscott. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Viscott) His same words could apply equally as well to you.
"No one is coming to save you. You are your own salvation or your life is without merit. If you are waiting for someone to come along to save you, find a comfortable seat and be prepared to stay in it for a very long time".
“The only thing that stands between a person and what he or she wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible.â€
“Never consider the possibility of failure – Dare to go forward. The fear of failure is the major reason for failure in life. Ask yourself this question as you proceed: "What is the worst possible thing that could happen if I go ahead?â€
“The worst thing that one can do is to not try, to be aware of what one wants and not give in to it, to spend years in silent hurt wondering if something could have materialized -- and never knowing.â€
And finally, one more from David Viscott: “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.â€
That could ultimately be the reward for your effort and for the measure of courage it takes to succeed.
I'm still cheering for you. :-)
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