Q&A for How to Be Comfortable Around Your Boyfriend

I would recommend having a conversation about it when he's in a good mood and not distracted. Ask him if there's anything that's bothering him. Then, be open to listening to what he has to say so you can figure things out together.

Do something fun. It's not awkward, you both just need to adjust to your new roles and boyfriend/girlfriend instead of just friends. Just think of it as that you guys are still friends, but now you each know your true feelings. Bring up a fun topic or just go for a dance.

You're nervous because you care about your boyfriend and are worried about making a good impression. Just relax and be yourself; your boyfriend is with you because he likes who you are. Just focus on being that person.

He probably finds your shyness adorable, if he's anything like the average male. If his tallness intimidates you, he can't really do anything about that. Just be confident and believe that in his tall body is a heart to match.

Be yourself and talk to him about how you feel.

Don't worry about it too much. You should love him in whatever way comes naturally to you. Don't make comparisons between your love and anyone else's and don't try too hard. If you're worried you don't love him at all, take a hard look at your feelings and figure out if you really want to be in this relationship.

If you are too shy or uncomfortable, let him know. It is best to keep an open and honest relationship. It's also important that you don't force yourself to do anything you don't want to do. If you want to learn how to talk dirty, ask your boyfriend to give you some examples of what he would like to hear. This might make you less nervous or uncomfortable.

Give it time. Take small steps. Give him some encouragement. You can hold a hug a little longer than usual, brush your hand over his arm or leg. Make sure he knows how you feel. Tell him it's OK if he's not yet super relaxed, it's normal to be nervous around your love, after all.

Be alone with him - not around his friends. Sometimes, boys get nervous/embarrassed around their friends.

He gets nervous when he tries to talk to you. He does things for you like give you gifts, letters, or hold your books.

You always want to tell him the truth, so if you do have a crush on him , then tell him.

His dream may not mean anything more than what you already know, which is that he cares for you and doesn't want you to leave. Check out Wikihow's article on how to interpret your dreams if you or he want to delve deeper.

Tell him that you are shy around new people and want to spend one-on-one time with him.

Find out what he likes. Talk about his favorite sport or type of music and speak about that so that you peak his interest.

The best way is to prove it after the fact: "You see, we've been together for forty years. Now do you believe I'm serious?" There are other things you can do, though. Go on a weekend trip together, talk about the future and how you see him in it. Move in together. Get married. Have a baby. Of course, these things depend on how old you are, what stage the relationship is in, and what you want for yourself. But really, love shouldn't be proven, he ought to simply be assured because you're there.

Your best bet is to start a conversation. A conversation is a give and take interaction. Start off with a friendly "hello" and wait for a response. Once you've received a response, ask a question. Keep in mind, you may be the one keeping the conversation alive for a while. If you're not able to date physically, you could stream a movie on Netflix at the same time.

Why are you even together? You probably shouldn't be with someone you feel so uncomfortable with after such a long time. You could try making a move yourself, or you could just try talking to him about this. If nothing improves and you're still dissatisfied, you can just break it off.

Maybe acting like adults together makes you feel like you are married. If you are still young and have not been in a relationship for very long, it could be that you are just afraid of that kind of commitment. You don't have to act like adults yet -- just have fun with each other and enjoy yourselves.

You need to talk to him about it and discuss your feelings. Do not try to keep it inside, it may make you feel guilty eventually when it is not even your fault. Having open communication will help you to feel more comfortable and work through what is bothering you.

Slowly get him used to being around people; don't force him into uncomfortable situations. Start off with it just being you two, and very slowly add one person to the group at a time (depending on how shy he is and how bad his anxiety is). As long as he's warming up to people and getting used to the feeling, he should be okay after a while. But it can take a bit of time.

Tell him how you feel, or confide in your best friend. If she's really your best friend, she'll understand and do what's best for you and your relationship.

If you are awkward after 3 years together, you may want to ask yourself if you really want to be in that relationship.

Try and give him an actual call. If that does not work, when you see him face to face, force the conversation. Communication is key in all relationships, and if you do not have it, it cannot work out.

Just tell him you love him and appreciate everything he does for you.

Don't worry about him being shorter than you. Just avoid wearing heels. Be honest with him about talking to your friends and how it makes you feel.

If you don't have much to talk about, if you don't enjoy each other's company very much, if he makes you feel bad or uncomfortable on a regular basis, if you fight or get upset with each other a lot, if either of you develops feelings for someone else while in the relationship.

As long as you are comfortable and he isn't pushing you to do anything you don't want to, it's fine.

If you no longer feel comfortable in that situation, you need to tell him. It could be that your comfort levels have changed for that particular situation. It would be a good idea to talk about it, maybe try something different. Find your comfort zone again!

Just be honest with him and see if you can go back to being friends.

Appreciate him for who he is and look for body language rather than listening for words. Some people will always be reserved and shy. They tend to be quite caring people with a lot of feelings, they just don't feel the need to share it. Don't take it as a sign they don't care or don't feel. They do, but you can't force it out of them.