I grew out of it by 8th grade though.
"I bet you refrain from mentioning stuff you consider geeky or nerd-like - well, those are part of what you are (and as a matter of fact, of what we ALL here are), and you should be able to talk about it with no fear. Be yourself, really. Don't be afraid."Actually, I quote 40+ year old movies and reference obscure cartoons all the time, and I always end up explaining the reference as everyone stares at me confused...or I walk away because I can't believe the people I was talking to didn't get it.
Why THAT doesn't bother me, I haven't got a clue. Probably because it happens so often.
Also, most of my friends are just as geeky or nerdy as I am, so it doesn't bother them or me to say something like that.
"And, also, what is the worse thing that can happen? Think about it for a while."
That is exactly what I need to straighten out with myself and exactly what I want to do with that week. All these little issues, I need to take the time and think them out. By doing so, by showing myself how irrational they are, I can help myself recover.
"if some girl you are not interested comes to you and says she wants to go out with you on a date, you won't ridicule her."
I've never had the experience, but its safe to say no I wouldn't.
"So, why would someone behave in a different way?" ... "If someone has hurt you before, it dosen't mean everyone is like that."
You're making tons of sense, but I need to convince my entire self of that.
"Be the same person you are when you're alone."
When I'm alone? That's no good for me. I'm as quiet and disconnected when I'm alone as when I'm in social situations.