Is shyness a sign of emotional weakness?

[JamieRobinson1994]

I’ve been told that women are attracted to emotional strength a man such as confidence, charm, charisma, ambition etc and women are turned off by emotional weakness such as insecurity, neediness, laziness, bad manners etc so where does shyness/social awkwardness? I’ve suffered from it most of my life so I’m asking if those are seen as red flag by women because I’ve experienced lack of respect and even some disrespect by my peers because I was shy/social awkward

[HappyWoman34]

It depends. If you’re too shy to act on interest in women or making friends, then many women would dismiss you as weak. If you’re just shy, then that’s ok. Perhaps you could work with a psychologist to learn how to better relate to others?

[HappyWoman34]

Thanks for the MHO

[Chazmatazz269]

I don’t think it’s a sign of weakness. I’m not certain women necessarily select potential mates for shyness or outgoing personality. What is known is that less than 15% of all women have ever asked out a guy, and a negligible percentage practice it as the norm. This means that shy men critically reduce their dating pool if they don’t work through their shyness to meet quality women.

[Mr_twoface]

I would say no but rather that it's a personality trait that influences how a person may feel or behave in social situations.

[jahaims]

No it means you aren't confident in who you are as a person

[In_Trance]

no it isn't