I like the quote, I resemble it sometimes. Other then that cheer up or I'll have to do something drastic

Steve

Been there, done that! I think that applies to about 99% of us... the fear of rejection and all that psycho-babble.

Why is it that we humans have this overwhelming need to "fix" our friends...make them feel better...and all that. Yes, it's human, I know, but usually unproductive. I keep thinking, "Maybe it'll work this time!"

So, in that context, I'm going to make two suggestions.

Go alone to the bar sometimes (or wherever). If you get rejected, it won't be in front of your friends. I know for me, when friends are egging me on, I dig my heels in even deeper. Being alone may encourage some dude to approach you as well. The other thing is to have a "canned" line or three ready to go in case of rejection. Something like, "I feel like a member of the javelin throwing team and it's my turn to catch." Humour lessons the blow.

Conner

I know for me, when friends are egging me on, I dig my heels in even deeper.

Amen to that!

Here's a story for ya, Joe. I was recently at a Christmas party, and I was sitting with several friends at this table. At the next table was this cute guy with one other person. Well, I casually remarked I thought he was cute, so everyone kept telling me to get up and go talk to him. I said it would be strange for me to just get up, leave everyone I was talking to, and go talk to a couple of random strangers at a different table. So then someone came up with a brilliant suggestion...My entire table - six other guys besides me - got up and joined the other table, crowding around. They said if I didn't go with them it would be weirder that everyone but me had gone

If looks could kill I'd have significantly fewer friends now. LOL Turns out Mr. Cutie had only recently moved to town...with his boyfriend.

Anyway, take it from me, the best way to shut your friends up is to just go hit on the guy. They'll embarrass you worse otherwise anyway

Take care and good luck!

-Kevin