How can I stop being nervous when a girl likes me?

[jawswashington]

I have a weird problem. I interact with girls fine if I view them as a friend. However, I act weird/awkward when I suspect a girl likes me... even if I don't like them back. It's quite strange because when say if I like the girl, I'll start acting weird. It's when I view a girl as a friend that my personality and sense of humor shines through. I guess that's because I don't try too hard and don't feel nervous around them. However, what I don't get is why would I feel nervous if I thought they liked me even if I didn't like them? Would it be practical advice to act like the object of interest is just a friend in my case? Otherwise, I would be a bumbling mess.

[d0nnivain]

Fake it until you make it. Act like you have more confidence then you do. Take a lot of deep breaths. Don't worry so much about saying / doing the wrong thing. Most people are so hung up on their own anxiety they won't notice yours & if they do it will put them at ease.

[beatcuff]

I have a weird problem.... I act weird/awkward when I suspect a girl likes me...

 

here is a secret --- WE ALL ARE.

 

but you can make it less obvious. practice. practice practice. you didn't one day decide to walk and just get up and do it. you stumbled around.

 

so next time you are at the checkout counter get in line with an attractive women and make ONE causal reference. over time you will find the banter will be less awkward.

 

hint: it will always be awkward. but once you accept that (and the fact you will never see that person again) it will get easier.