I think I am situationally socially phobic. I have made a living (sort of!) for many years as a radio jock, and a teacher. (irony anyone?)
I routinely have had to speak in front of large groups of people, introduce artists/musicians on stage, etc...but when I try to talk to a stranger, especially one of the opposite sex, I won't say I fall to pieces, but its difficult for me, and I feel like I usually get shot down. I've been married twice, and the last woman I dated broke up with me 3 times over the course of almost 6 years. I am still hoping that we can reconcile. I know I'm stronger than I was, but then again, I don't want to get shot down again.