Social anxiety and relationships

[Argamemnon]

I was just wondering how those of you who are in relationships deal with it. Does having social anxiety not affect your relationship?

 

[sabbath9]

My social anxiety is mostly at work. So it doesn't really affect my relationship much,

 

[Remus]

I have much worse SA with groups (3+) and men (and groups of men *shudders*)
I'm much better with women as I find them non threatening, I have two freinds who are women, I stuggle to talk to my son but am fine with my daughter.

So relationships/freindships are difficult with women yes, with men very very difficult indeed. I don't have a male freind, just aquaintances (usually from work)

 

[this_portrait]

It's really bad for me. Social phobia is what keeps me from even pursuing relationships. It's so bad that I can barely manage to even have a casual, friendly conversation with guys I find myself attracted to.

 

[Remus]

I used to be alot worse when I was younger, I think once I'd hit my 30's I'd gradually improved somewhat

I remember at 14 chickening out of going to the shops for my mum as I was scared of facing anyone on a till :/

 

[CiuinAnam]

All I can say is thank god there is the internet! After years of failed relationships and not feeling like I could be myself, ive found my fiance through the internet. Of course, it wasnt easy dealing with distance and the background checks and immigration O_O

Wedding is in 3 months!

Here we are together and now I even find myself questioning if im better off then him. The truth is, we both have our moments. But never before have I felt that it was ok to shy away because right here with me is another SA

♥

 

[jco3]

18 semi-attractive. Some girls have shown interest, I usually play it off as if it's not right, or, "I'm just not 'feeling' it." When in reality it's all due to the fact that I have trouble opening up about anything. I have a terrible inferiority complex, I'm starting to get over it... Maybe...

 

[Danfalc]

Wedding is in 3 months!

Aw congratulations!Its always nice to hear a story like this I hope you guys have a wonderfull wedding.

My partner also has social anxiety,and in a way it brings us closer together,so it does affect my relationship but in a posative way.Friendships are another matter,i really struggle around guys I just dont seem to enjoy there company because im too anxious to be myself.

I dont cope well in groups at all but at the same time 1 on 1 scares me because i feel a greater foucs is on me.One big meh at social anxiety!::