Monday, September 5th
“I’m a grad student, and I’ve still never dated anyone.
I’m embarrassed about this, because most of my friends are either married or in serious relationships.
When they ask me why I don’t date, I lie and say that it’s because of religious reasons. But the truth is
I’ve just never had the confidence to ask someone out. And I get so nervous about the prospect of going
on a date, that if someone asks me, I make up excuses for why I can’t go. I really want to change.
Can someone at SCRS help me figure out why I’m so socially timid, and help me to break out of my shell?”
WHAT SCRS CAN DO:
- help you talk through your concerns about dating
- help you consider different factors in your life that may be contributing to your social inhibitions
- support you as you attempt to change the social patterns that are currently inhibiting you
DISCLAIMER: None of the vignettes are based on actual University of Chicago students or
specific incidents. The vignettes suggest possible scenarios but do not
represent any particular University students. The SCRS maintains a strict
confidentiality policy that is outlined our Policies section.
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