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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M & Liz,
I am an outgoing person, but when I'm around guys I get all shy. I don't know what to do. Will you help me?
—Kathryn, 13, Ohio
Dear Kathryn,
Lots of girls are like you. And remember that lots of guys get tongue-tied when they're around girls. Maybe you could organize a community service project—you could do good while you're increasing your comfort level around guys.
—Dr. M
Dear Kathryn,
It's natural to be shy around guys—it happens to me all the time. Since you're usually outgoing, it should be a bit easier to get over your guy shyness. Just take a deep breath and close your eyes for a second to relax yourself. Then, pretend the guy you're talking to is just one of your girl friends, and just be yourself.
—Liz
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