I have in the past. As long as they could function in society and they didn't use it as a crutch (unfortunately something I've witnessed, along with people treating it as if it's something completely out of their control, which is very rarely the case), it would probably be fine. Most people have dealt with it to some extent at some point.
The thing I wouldn't accept, however, which is what my ex did a lot, is isolation and the refusal to make any attempt to socialize outside of talking to random strangers from behind a screen. He expected me to be fine with us never being around anyone else and our fun either being me watching him play video games or going to a store and aimlessly walking around. Same thing every single time, and absolutely no life or interaction outside of that, pretty much. I'm not going to live my life completely isolated because someone refuses to try to get past their social anxiety (this coming from someone who used to be unable to hold eye contact or hold a conversation because I was so nervous; I know it's unpopular of me to say, but unless someone actually has an anxiety disorder, most people have much more control over that than they're willing to admit, but they refuse to leave their comfort zone or attempt to grow, instead they try to avoid or ignore the issue and hope it will go away, but it never does).
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I would but it would be harder for me to choose them cause there is a higher price to pay if I get involved
Yes. I would understand them and they would understand me too.
Someone like this wouldn't be dating for starters
I would. But it depends how much she is. Not gonna bs, i would find it annoying if it was really bad. And well it just wouldn't work out, not to mention i have my own mental health problems. But that been said i am antisocial anyway.. So not like i would ever even pressure her to go out for any reason. The only time i ever really go out is too a band live. Which if she didn't want to go that's perfectly okay. But i would still go just there would be no pressure for her to do so.
It's just someone on the extrem end of it i guess, who would get socially anxious just cause i am going out or something like that. So maybe 98-99% of the time i would.I personally wouldn't. I really appreciate men that are comfortable with themselves, that can act goofy or weird in a public setting without caring about what anybody thinks. Even if they are getting a few eyebrow raises. Someone with social anxiety obviously wouldn't be like this.
One of my friends also deals with social anxiety. I don't mind it as a friend, but it's just not something I would want in a partner.Yeah as out of all the aspects which are physical, mental, emotional and social the social aspect is the least important to me personally in any relationship as I feel that it doesn't really effect your relationship in anyway having social anxiety and could only effect your enjoyment if you wanted to go out with that person but they are too nervous but you can easily compromise with that by staying in or going somewhere with not many people so it personally wouldn't be too big of an issue at all for me.
I have social anxiety to the point that I need medication for it. It was a pain in the ass for my ex and now is a pain for my new girl. If you love the person and have the patience, you can work through it of course, but it is no picnic especially if the person is not being treated for it.
Yes because I too suffer from social and sexual anxiety. Maybe it is because I hate the norm of being surrounded by drunken idiots in a nightclub. I hate the awfull music. I much prefer a quiet pub but problem is you can not exactly meet young single women there can you?
It depends, if you think it’s “too much work” to date them then don’t cause they need better than you, and if you would date them , yes it will be difficult sometimes, but thats why you help them through it.
Social anxiety is not something we ask for, we don’t like being how we are, if you think it’s hard to deal with dating someone with social anxiety, try imagining living your everyday like as a person who suffers from it.I actually am in a relationship with somebody with severe social anxiety. now on that since nobody said it was going to be easy nobody said it was going to be fun but if you really respect somebody and really love somebody you are there for them no matter what. What they can't take in life you being there better half should be there to take what they can't. and if you can't do that or you don't love them enough to do that then you should not be in a relationship with that person. The woman I'm in a relationship with also has borderline personality disorder which is a extremely hard thing to deal with, she spends money without a care in the world, she chat with other guys online or on messenger or SnapChat, her mood changes about 450 billion times a day! I would not have it any other way!!!
I would date them, as part of dating them I'd see if they were wanting to change or not then need to decide if I would go on another date with them... you can support a person who what's to change, if they feel they can't then you need to decide how that will impact your life as you can't make someone change.
I have social anxiety, and it's a lot worse than whoever wrote that symptoms list.
I don't plan on dating a woman with social anxiety, because i need a woman who is a good communicator. It wouldn't make sense for two people with social anxiety to date one another.I think anti social behaviour and anxiety comes from using the internet and spending more time online than interacting with people. I have notice one thing common in the outgoing that they are always in company of someone. On the other hand introverts stay more on phone or video games.
Well me personally, i was extremely anxious during any social events as a kid. I was basically a shut in for all of my school years and never really talked to anyone. I would date someone with social anxiety because that disorder doesn't define them, but rather limits them. And after a bit of time passes, they can grow to be more confident in their social life.
Such person, first of all should try to join sports more it will give him confidence when he will win or gather with other people in sports. This will provide him everything like social skills and how to deal with people, good health as well. Physically as well as mentally.
Yes and I have, I'm that way myself, but being with her helped me focus more & worry a lot less which was the same for her too, everyone is different which isn't a bad thing, just made things mean more to us at the time as we took more in with focusing on eachother rather than the people around us when we'd go out... Sadly I'm Single again & have been a while as find it super hard to try talk to females, especially attractive females 😅
Why not? She might be the best among the other girls but she lack the confidence to step out of her shell. Maybe I might help her with that. I don't need to force her but to show love and care to her when she needs it. They are the best!
Yeah why not, I might not have 100% social anxiety but I’d lie if I say I’m comfortable when it comes to social interactions. Also I absolutely love staying at home so it’d be a win-win situation for the both of us.
I suffer from generalised anxiety and a bit of social... probably wouldn't date someone that has it though... I want a guy that will keep me relaxed and comfortable... not one that also freaks out because that doesn't help...
If she’s actively working through it and getting help, yes.
If she’s like most who let’s if control her life and not try to get help, absolutely not. Been there done that. Those types of relationships will usually be toxic.
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