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I Confess That I'm Way Too Shy and Introverted Mar. 14, 2023

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I have a secret that I'd like to confess to you: I'm a senior in high school and I've n... Read More

Sh-I-ness Dec. 07, 2022

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DEAR SUSAN: It's gotten so bad I can't even open my mouth in the company of a man. Friends tease me ... Read More

Do Girls Like Shorter Guys? Nov. 27, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a rather short 15-year-old guy and I feel very self-conscious about my height most ... Read More

I Have Only One Friend Oct. 30, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 years old and my best friend is very important to me. I don't have any brothers ... Read More

August 11, 2021 Aug. 11, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I know you've covered this before, but please bear with me. I am a man in my late 30s wh... Read More

August 10, 2021 Aug. 10, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have been dating "Kelsey" for four months. Everything about her is great. She is very ... Read More

Bitterness Mar. 10, 2021

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DEAR SUSAN: My romance just ended with a bang. He had said he was 40. He's really 63. He swore he wa... Read More

Set Up a Group Meeting Mar. 04, 2020

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and in the 11th grade. I'm not brilliant, but I've been told by my school counse... Read More

Overcome Shyness and Ask for Dates Dec. 14, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a 17-year-old guy, and I've never been on a date. It didn't really bother me until ... Read More

Seek Professional Help Immediately Jul. 24, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: Please, help me! I'm 14 and have a strong fear that someone is going to kill me. Even t... Read More

Big Guy Threatens Violence May. 16, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: This big, ugly guy keeps telling me that one day after school, he is going to rearrange... Read More

More Shyness Talk Jan. 18, 2017

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DEAR SUSAN: OK, so there are shy men and shy women — and not-so-shy men and not-so-shy women. ... Read More

Shyness (Part 2) Dec. 28, 2016

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As promised, I'm passing along some practical strategies for conquering that old devil shyness. At i... Read More

Shyness (Part 1) Dec. 21, 2016

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Philip Zimbardo, acknowledged expert on shyness, says that shyness strikes both genders almost equal... Read More

Shy Child Needs Encouragement May. 18, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: Do you have any advice on drawing out a third-grade, shy, introverted and super-sensitive child? ... Read More

Worrier Can Become Brave Girl Apr. 20, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: How do you talk to children who have anxiety issues without giving them the "anxious" label? Righ... Read More

Most People Have Been Shy Feb. 14, 2014

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a very shy person, and because of this, I miss out on a lot of excitement and fun. ... Read More

Shy Teen Can Become More Social Jan. 12, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I recently was reviewing your website looking for any information with regard to shy children in ... Read More

Wimp Daddy Dec. 24, 2013

The Science Advice Goddess

A woman wrote you about flirting relentlessly with a male classmate who seemed interested in her but... Read More