blushing

[eve]

I suffer from very severe blushing. It does not take much to bring it on either. There is this guy at work whom i get on really well with but the thought of having to ask him out petrifies me. I know I will turn bright red.

Any advice?

[unionjackattack86]

I'm not sure how to prevent blushing because its kind of natural, you could always try asking him and risk blushing anyway, I don't think he would mind, he would probably understand that its an embarassing thing to do and takes alot of courage.
On the other hand, if you don't really feel comfortable doing that, then you could always try asking him out through a letter/card or email; or maybe give him a valentines card and make it obvious that its off you, saying that though, valentines day is a long way off yet.
Failing all that, maybe just ask him out for a date and it might become apparent that you like him and if he feels the same, he might take it upon himself to ask you out?

[NewOrleansLady]

Try to get his phone number somehow, if you don't already have access to it, and do it over the phone. Make it sound casual like; a friend gave you tickets for something and you thought he would be interested in going. Try to think of something that you know he is interested in. That way you can make it seem like less of a date and more like you were just doing him a favor by asking him. This will make things less unnerving for you when you actually do whatever it is you plan to do.

[spitzig]

I'd consider blushing a good thing--it's an obvious sign of interest.

If you do make it a "not-exactly date", someone will have to make it a "real date", eventually. I did that with someone, and didn't know whether we were on a date the whole time. I tend to think that made it more difficult to then ask her on a "real date". I was turned down on it, but the pressure before asking was much worse than the results after asking(virtually none).

[Tiff]

Hi,

I asked a guy out at work..did it via email though. It was much easier than in person. I just used the words "go out for a drink or coffee" etc..not as threatening for me as dinner. But I didn't realize once I put myself in that position..I would actually have to talk to him for an hour or two..eek Oh well.

Try that approach.

I blush alot with guys I like.

[Tomos]

From a male point of view I think I would find that quite a turn on actually. Such a sign of interest is flattering and being a naturally occuring phenomenon I can relate to it. Who in the world has never blushed? Probably only people with an annoyingly big self assured ego that I would find insanely irritating

[CaryGrant]

I'm with Tomos...I think many guys would find your blushing rather endearing.

[ShyMode]

yeah i think blushing is cute too if you may be turned down i would ask him to be friends

blushing is sexy

[Esther]

asssssss I always get blushed...even when I think I am not...I have chosen to laugh at it...in any ocassion when I know I am red...I just put a big smile and sometimes I just joke about it taking the risk of getting even more red!! People uses to smile or laugh too That makes me feel better

[matalizari]

I'm a blusher too. I know how much it sucks to be the center of attention and suddenly your face is burning up. After awhile, though, I started ignoring it. There was nothing else I could do! Sure my face was on fire, but I had stuff to get done.

Also, I realized that I looked better with a 'rosy hue.' I mean, people spend tons of money on blush! It makes you look alive and, dare I say, sweet. Put that together with shyness and you're too adorable to ignore