I feel uncomfortable around people of the opposite sex. It's not that I feel sexually attracted everytime I'm around them. It's more like I
have trouble interacting and socializing with them. How uncomfortable I get depends on the attractiveness and 'macho-ness' of the guy. For example, if the guy is very attractive, I get very uncomfortable and want to run
away. If the guy is not so attractive, then I have little problems socializing with him.
**Note: I should mention that I feel uncomfortable around beautiful people of both genders. I have trouble making eye contact with them and tend to
avert their gaze.
Anyways, recently I found myself feeling uncomfortable around my brother and my dad, and I'm very ashamed to say this. When my brother touches me a certain way or when my dad looks at me, my heart jumps and I feel very uneasy. No, I don't feel sexually attracted to any of them, but I'm not sure why I do this. I know this is very wrong.
Does anybody have similar experiences or suggestions on how to overcome this?
I think I should also point out that I come from a culture that is sort of conservative when it comes to gender relations. There is more segregation of genders in my culture; girls tend to hang out with girls, and guys with guys. So when I come to America, it was awkward for me to see how intimately women and men interact with each other. Some people are not afraid to share nude pics or 'flash' each other their private parts, if you
know what I mean.
have trouble interacting and socializing with them. How uncomfortable I get depends on the attractiveness and 'macho-ness' of the guy. For example, if the guy is very attractive, I get very uncomfortable and want to run
away. If the guy is not so attractive, then I have little problems socializing with him.
**Note: I should mention that I feel uncomfortable around beautiful people of both genders. I have trouble making eye contact with them and tend to
avert their gaze.
Anyways, recently I found myself feeling uncomfortable around my brother and my dad, and I'm very ashamed to say this. When my brother touches me a certain way or when my dad looks at me, my heart jumps and I feel very uneasy. No, I don't feel sexually attracted to any of them, but I'm not sure why I do this. I know this is very wrong.
Does anybody have similar experiences or suggestions on how to overcome this?
I think I should also point out that I come from a culture that is sort of conservative when it comes to gender relations. There is more segregation of genders in my culture; girls tend to hang out with girls, and guys with guys. So when I come to America, it was awkward for me to see how intimately women and men interact with each other. Some people are not afraid to share nude pics or 'flash' each other their private parts, if you
know what I mean.