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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Can shyness and a lack of self confidence ever be seen as attractive qualities in a person? Would love to know your opinion folks.

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By *Belfast_FellaMan  over a year ago

belfast

I think it can be, yes. Sometimes you meet a woman who doesn't realise how attractive she is and I find it way sexier than someone who loves the bones off themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I think it can be, yes. Sometimes you meet a woman who doesn't realise how attractive she is and I find it way sexier than someone who loves the bones off themselves."

I think there's a difference between someone being unaware of their appeal and being actively lacking in self - confidence. The latter can be very draining and even toxic if they are constantly needing external validation

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By *oghunter33Woman  over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Shy maybe, can be.

Serious lack of self-confidence is a complete turn off for me.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I wouldnt find shyness to be an attractive quality. It might not necessarily be unattractive but I'd never think "man that chick is so shy its so hot"

As for lack of self confidence I don't think it's attractive at all. I dont think they type of person who is attracted by low self confidence would be the type of person I'd want to be

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By *r_Insatiable666Man  over a year ago

Cork

I can say from being shy before, it can be seen as a cute thing by some people but most of the time it's too awkward.

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By *ealitybitesMan  over a year ago

Belfast

Some people assume shyness is a sign that someone is a nice person who struggles with interaction or in expressing themselves.

It doesn't necessarily mean they have any particularly nice traits at all.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple  over a year ago

East / North, Cork

I don't think shyness or confidence is something that would turn me on or off. Its more about the person as a whole. People are a sum of their experiences and great people can be beaten down into shyness because of bad experiences, when deep down they have a lot to offer.

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By *indenMan  over a year ago

Naas which is South West of Dublin


"I don't think shyness or confidence is something that would turn me on or off. Its more about the person as a whole. People are a sum of their experiences and great people can be beaten down into shyness because of bad experiences, when deep down they have a lot to offer."

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By * la carteCouple  over a year ago

Dublin

Shyness can be attractive, lack of self confidence isn't.

We all have qualities we can be confident of. We all have people we click with, and those who we don't. I'm sure most of us know people we admire, maybe because they have qualities we think we lack ourselves.

Nobody's perfect - except me, of course .

Just recognize what your strengths and weaknesses are. Try to find ways to improve on those weaknesses, or accept that there are things you can't change and realise that it is what makes you unique...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I don't think shyness or confidence is something that would turn me on or off. Its more about the person as a whole. People are a sum of their experiences and great people can be beaten down into shyness because of bad experiences, when deep down they have a lot to offer.

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100%

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

A lack of self confidence depends on the level of it really as it's tiring constantly reassuring someone they ain't as bad as they think, shyness can be "cute", but who the hell wants to be cute?

So I would say no to both of your questions

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I think shyness can be very cute! But as someone else said, complete lack of self-confidence can be off-putting unfortunately, especially if someone is just putting themselves down all the time.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above"

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

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By *ay_Gatsby_D4Man  over a year ago

Belfast

Shyness is a personality thing, self confidence is a mental thing

Nothing wrong with being shy, but lack of self confidence isn’t a good quality.

If you don’t believe that you’re good and worth the effort why would anyone else?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?"

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

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By *ay_Gatsby_D4Man  over a year ago

Belfast


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,"

Well then surely if you act more confident then you become more attractive

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,"

People can find us unattractive for lots of different reasons, confidence has to come from within, not as a result of how we may be perceived by others.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

People can find us unattractive for lots of different reasons, confidence has to come from within, not as a result of how we may be perceived by others. "

Yes it comes from within but unfortunately external factors dies effect it at times.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,"

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference "

Its not something I would be attracted to or not attracted to there are far more qualities I would look at before I would consider self confidence important. Than again I do find people with huge egos unattractive

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference

Its not something I would be attracted to or not attracted to there are far more qualities I would look at before I would consider self confidence important. Than again I do find people with huge egos unattractive "

Let me explain a bit more x

I have quite low confidence and self-esteem myself, and I don't like it in myself, but I try not to let it get to me - I would try very hard not to put myself down in front of others. There's low self-confidence and then there are people who are constantly putting themselves down, and over time that can be very wearing, especially if you're in a relationship with them.

So I suppose I go on a date with someone and all they do is talk negatively about themselves I won't meet them again. Its nearly as bad as the ones who don't stop bragging!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference

Its not something I would be attracted to or not attracted to there are far more qualities I would look at before I would consider self confidence important. Than again I do find people with huge egos unattractive

Let me explain a bit more x

I have quite low confidence and self-esteem myself, and I don't like it in myself, but I try not to let it get to me - I would try very hard not to put myself down in front of others. There's low self-confidence and then there are people who are constantly putting themselves down, and over time that can be very wearing, especially if you're in a relationship with them.

So I suppose I go on a date with someone and all they do is talk negatively about themselves I won't meet them again. Its nearly as bad as the ones who don't stop bragging! "

Have to day I've only encountered the ones who talk about themselves

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference

Its not something I would be attracted to or not attracted to there are far more qualities I would look at before I would consider self confidence important. Than again I do find people with huge egos unattractive

Let me explain a bit more x

I have quite low confidence and self-esteem myself, and I don't like it in myself, but I try not to let it get to me - I would try very hard not to put myself down in front of others. There's low self-confidence and then there are people who are constantly putting themselves down, and over time that can be very wearing, especially if you're in a relationship with them.

So I suppose I go on a date with someone and all they do is talk negatively about themselves I won't meet them again. Its nearly as bad as the ones who don't stop bragging! "

You’ve got a really, really, really fantastic figure, I don’t understand the low confidence and self-esteem from you. Very surprising. I’m missing something aren’t I.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

It's a mental state.

Can't be seen from the outside

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By *on Draper2.0Man  over a year ago

Maynooth

What about someone who makes fun of themselves and doesn't act like they are all that great? They could have great self confidence but just hate to appear like a cocky asshole. Once they are with someone though, they show their worth. Asking for a friend

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference

Its not something I would be attracted to or not attracted to there are far more qualities I would look at before I would consider self confidence important. Than again I do find people with huge egos unattractive

Let me explain a bit more x

I have quite low confidence and self-esteem myself, and I don't like it in myself, but I try not to let it get to me - I would try very hard not to put myself down in front of others. There's low self-confidence and then there are people who are constantly putting themselves down, and over time that can be very wearing, especially if you're in a relationship with them.

So I suppose I go on a date with someone and all they do is talk negatively about themselves I won't meet them again. Its nearly as bad as the ones who don't stop bragging!

Have to day I've only encountered the ones who talk about themselves "

Would it make a difference if someone you met for the first time at a social sat down and said I want to hear about you. Talk about yourself for 5 minutes. Would you find it unnerving?

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By * la carteCouple  over a year ago

Dublin


"I have some self confidence but I struggle with it too and it's kind of sad to see the comments above

Do you find low self confidence attractive?

Anyone I chat to that says they have low confidence I usually tell them they shouldn't feel that way etc so no I don't find it unattractive we all have insecurities that's part of what makes us who we are.

To think someone would find me unattractive because I have low self confidence would make me feel worse,

But not being attracted to that one trait which was the question asked in the thread doesn't mean that person can't have other attractive qualities.

I didnt ask if you found it unattractive btw I asked if you found it attractive? There is a big difference

Its not something I would be attracted to or not attracted to there are far more qualities I would look at before I would consider self confidence important. Than again I do find people with huge egos unattractive

Let me explain a bit more x

I have quite low confidence and self-esteem myself, and I don't like it in myself, but I try not to let it get to me - I would try very hard not to put myself down in front of others. There's low self-confidence and then there are people who are constantly putting themselves down, and over time that can be very wearing, especially if you're in a relationship with them.

So I suppose I go on a date with someone and all they do is talk negatively about themselves I won't meet them again. Its nearly as bad as the ones who don't stop bragging!

You’ve got a really, really, really fantastic figure, I don’t understand the low confidence and self-esteem from you. Very surprising. I’m missing something aren’t I. "

Why is it that there are many, who equate having low self confidence or self esteem with physical appearance?

I'm sure that the media has a lot to answer for where physical "beauty" is concerned (which is a very subjective in itself). Many, many women, and men, suffer as a result, thinking they have to look like whatever celebrities are making the front page at the moment, be super skinny, athletic or whatever is "in" at the moment!

Self confidence comes from within, from being content with who you are, as a person. I'm sure that we all have something that we're not happy with in our appearance. And at the end of the day, if the only reason someone is meeting you, dating you, fucking you, or whatever, is for your external appearance, rather than because of many other factors which make up chemistry and attraction, then those people are sad and shallow individuals.

I agree with Isserley and DD. Of course, external factors can knock us in our confidence, and should too - that's where character growth happens.

It's about finding that happy medium of not being too needy in constant external validation but not being an overconfident bitch or prick who thinks they're better than everyone else or puts others down.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple  over a year ago

East / North, Cork


"You’ve got a really, really, really fantastic figure, I don’t understand the low confidence and self-esteem from you. Very surprising. I’m missing something aren’t I. "

Self confidence and self esteem have fuckall to do with how attractive other people think someone might look. It's not even necessarily to do with how attractive an individual feels themselves. It comes from the mind not the body.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Shyness is fine.

Low self esteem is baggage that needs unloading and is best sorted through by yourself.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"You’ve got a really, really, really fantastic figure, I don’t understand the low confidence and self-esteem from you. Very surprising. I’m missing something aren’t I.

Self confidence and self esteem have fuckall to do with how attractive other people think someone might look. It's not even necessarily to do with how attractive an individual feels themselves. It comes from the mind not the body."

Totally agree.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

This thread was start by me and for me. As I totally understand how shyness and self confidence work and that it’s all to do with the mind. Self doubt etc.

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman  over a year ago

My town

I'm not shy, I think it's something some people can't help, part of dna, my three two are very outgoing. Oldest is painfully shy I believe takes after her dad.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Shyness is fine.

Low self esteem is baggage that needs unloading and is best sorted through by yourself."

With professional assistance if necessary

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By *ubal1Man  over a year ago

Newry Down

If one is a naturally ebullient and confident individual, spending a lot of time with someone who has low self-confidence and self esteem can very wearing and frustrating.

Temporarily, or fleetingly is fine, but in the longer it won't because they are polar opposites on that continuum. Each will, in time, drive the other to distraction and anger.

If the low confidence and esteem is the result of abuse, of whatever type, that needs professional counselling and also CBT: cognitive behavioural therapy to bring that person to a more normal and healthy mode of cognition and well-being.

Opposites may attract, albeit temporarily; but similarities sustain.

Sometimes overt shyness and a lack of confidence masks covert narcissism.

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By *anandJCouple  over a year ago

Citywest

Certainly lack of confidence is very attractive to narcissists…

It is a huge red flag for me when someone says in public that lack of confidence in others is sexy or attractive for them.

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