TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I go to the University i just started about 3 weeks ago, seriously i have seen many cute girls but the problem is i cannot just see a pretty girl and start talking to her she doesn't even know me, in previous questions people say be yourself and ask her what class she takes and stuff like that, i will not see a girl sitting quietly in the library who does not know me and just start talking to her, unless there is a way, and if there is that way, what do i say to her i really need someone's help in this for it has been troubling me for several years and i hope to get a serious and good answer to my problem

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hello, It sounds like your frustrated. It is understandable that you feel a bit awkward and shy about approaching girls. Do you have any female siblings, or a female friend that you can ask advice from? It may be better to start with people who you are more comfortable with. Have you talked with your friends about it, maybe you can observe how they approach girls or ask them for some advice. How do you feel about approaching girls with your friends as a group to group instead of one to one? Being with other people might help you feel more comfortable, and kind of ease the awkwardness. Starting a new conversation with new people can be really hard in the beginning, but maybe with more practice, and experience it will get easily and more smooth.

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