Shy girl suddenly became really talkative?

[Anonymous]

I've had a crush on a really shy girl for months. I'm also shy and only about 2 weeks ago did I work up the courage to talk to her at all. I managed to talk to her a few times about school related stuff and we both seemed kinda nervous and awkward (she always smiles though). I always had to initiate the conversation.

Then all of a sudden I walk into class, sit down, and she comes over and sits right next to me which she seemed to avoid doing before. And she initiates a conversation with me herself. The rest of the class we're talking all relaxed and cracking jokes and everything but it just seems so strange considering how she acted before. Also a few times when we weren't talking I'd look over at her and she'd just give me a huge smile.

Is she interested in me? Or is it something else? It's so strange to see someone so shy just completely change the way they act around me. I just don't understand this girl.

[Brookej912]

I would definitely say that she is interested in some form of relationship (friends or more). Shy people need to establish a comfort level before they are able to be more outgoing. Even very outgoing people sometimes want verification that there is interest from the other person before they start to initiate a conversation or contact. If you like her then ask her to hang out sometime. If she has gone through the trouble to show you that she is slightly interested in you by walking over to you, etc. then I don't think she'll turn you down. If you want to take some pressure off of both of you then make it a group thing but make sure that while you're out with her you do something to let her know that you're happy that she is there and that you want to hang out in the future.

[Purrpleflowers]

I know how it is to be shy around people, but all of a sudden when someone opens up to you and shows enough interest to speak with you, the shyness will start to fade away, as you'd get more comfortable talking with the person. She is showing some signs of interest, so just be yourself and relax, take it slow. All the best :)

[misogynistic_pig]

It is possible that the girl has experienced some change in her life or in her mood that has made her feel more comfortable and self-confident, which has led her to become more talkative.

It is also possible that she has found someone with whom she feels comfortable and safe to share her thoughts and feelings, which has led her to be more open and talkative.

However, without more context it is difficult to determine exactly why the girl has changed her behavior.

[theshybutterfly]

It does seem like she is interested in you. She obviously trusts you and is comfortable around you that's the reason she has opened up to you. Don't worry it's a good thing!

[plaank]

Glad you were able to approach her! I'm sure that made her feel a lot more confident and comfortable around you. It does sound like she's interested, but if she's shy, don't rush into things.

[silmarwen]

I think you made her feel comfortable...shy people are like this...you see them as awkward, silent ones but as soon as they feel comfortable around you, you'll find out how friendly they are!

[Anonymous]

She's opening up to you so it can be a sign of interest.

[Anonymous]

Yes it's safe to say she's interested. She's getting comfortable around you. That's not easy for shy people as you probabaly know.