Social yet shy guys?

Well I'm a guy who's really shy when it comes to meeting gals.
i'm good at conversation when it comes to people that I already know, and because of this lotta people tend to believe that I'm very social, but when it comes to approaching the gal I like its real hard.
i've been wanting to meet this real cute gal @ church, but haven't managed it in 6 months, hoping to do it soon.
i'm confident when I normally talk to people I already know, and many gals who are friends of mine consider me funny and real cool, and even a couple o them tried giving me advice on how to meet gals, but I've been a bit too shy to even try, now I'm almost desperate.
so gals out there, when a guy out there doesn't approach you it doesn't mean that he doesn't like u, he might just be scared of you rejecting him.

Yes

When you totally love a girl it just turns you into an idiot sometimes, no matter who you are

Look for nervousness, if he starts talking nervously (all fast or messes up talking or sounds a little embarrassed) you know he likes you.

Prettyirishgirl is pretty much right

It'd be way easier on him if you made the move, because the guy isn't going to hate you and not ever be friends with you if you tell him you like him. It's harder for guys though because girls get cautious about guys who like them.

If you want him to make the move, make it kind of obvious. Ask if he ever had a thing for you. Tell him you always thought he was really cool. If he's going to take a chance, make him as comfortable and sure it's going to work out as possible.

If the same situation has happened to someone you know, talk to him about it and mention you totally don't care when guys ask you out, and you think its just something that happens, or is always flattering, or something like that.

OH ya, as a shy guy myself the worst part for a shy guy is a girl he LIKES, or WANTS. That makes it even worse. Although if you show him your interested and stop hinting he'll gain confidence and get over that. I'm guessing it seems like he isn't shy cause he's talking to his friends or people he knows in front of you to seem not shy, often times guys do this if they are shy so they don't seem it, cause girls shy away from shy guys. ;)

AlPiNe~

Definitely. I assume there's a guy in your life who has this kind of behavior. It's simply a matter of intimacy. Not sexual intimacy, mind you, but connecting to an individual. The group is an ego-mass. The interaction is much different than trying to express desire to an individual.

If you like this shy fellow, then you have to be pro-active. I'm not saying to throw yourself at him, but you have to start sending him clear, unmistakable signals. Shyness with women tends to come from a place of tremendous fear about the possibility of rejection. Make it clear that if he decides to make a move, you'll probably respond favorably.

Hope I didn't go overboard with this question :)

Absolutely. I'm a very social person but when it comes to a woman that I like I am extremely shy.

Sure, why not? There are tons of guys out there who are extremely social with their friends and even strangers, but having a girl, or even anyone, express feelings or desire toward them can make things awkward. Plenty of guys are ONLY comfortable in these situations, too, and can't stand strong social interactions. It's all up to the person, and what kind of personality they have. A player isn't going to want to hear someone say they love him, eh?

Yes, one of my really good friends is the most outgoing guy I know and he's just one of those ppl that always goes after what he wants and stands up for anything and everything he believes in, but when it comes to girls I swear its like someone took over his body and he turns into this shy un-confident guy that will sit on his feelings and keep them to himself.

I wish I could tell you something that could help, all I can say is that if you like him as a friend or more be there for him if he needs you and be a friend, and if you think he is really a good friend or he's important to you tell him even if its as simple as "anyone who has you as a friend is lucky." Also letting him know you would never think badly of him for taking a chance, he isn't going to do anything if he thinks you would turn him town, sometimes the what if is a better option than rejection of someone you like, and its better to keep that friend and never know than lose them all together.