What to do?
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What to do?
| Thu, 04-13-2006 - 9:35am |
I am infatuated with this guy who's majoring in physics and math at umm..Harvard ( I know it's insane)---both of my worst subjects! We have small chit-chat, “ It’s breezy today, isn’t it?” while walking to class in the same building. He's perfect: inquisitive, hot as hell, and kind...I just don't know how to start a conversation with him. I have no idea what to talk about—I’m a horrible conversationalist: very, very, unwitty and have a slight stutter. Furthermore, I feel that he's too smart for me, I mean really, if he's passionate about physics and math I can't exactly "brush-up" on the subjects to initiate a real conversation. To top that, I have horrible eye-contact, if he gave me “the look”, I probably wouldn’t know, I’m too busy looking at the pavement. Also, he’s friendly with everyone, so how can I tell if he’s interested? Is there any way I can get over my shyness (partially due to speech difficulties--don't think that will ever change), it has always been a problem in my past “almost-relationships”, I’d hate to add this one to my list.

Don't be intimidated because he's smart.
>I mean really, if he's passionate about physics
>and math I can't exactly "brush-up" on the subjects
>to initiate a real conversation.
No, but you can show an interest by asking him questions. Men enjoy talking about their passions, even with people who know little about the subject. Showing a genuine interest is all that matters but come up with interesting questions!! Who knows, you may get lucky and find that he wants to talk about your interests instead.
I have an opening line that I'm certain will trigger him into uncontrollable conversation. The next time you engage in small chit-chat, tell him that you are late with one of your assignments and wish you could go back in time so you can finish it. Then ask him if he thinks time travel is possible.