Why am I so shy around big crowds, but when I'm with one friend than I'm fine?

It’s called social anxiety, you most like don’t know anyone in the crowd when you’re alone. So you feel uncomfortable, but when you’re with a friend, it’s not that bad. You may still get the feeling but not to that big of a fret.

Being around big crowds can often make someone feel out of control and over stimulated, whereas being with one person give you control and security. Which is rightfully accepted.

For many people, the main reason we are shy in big crowds is because of the constant feeling of judgement from the public. When with friends, they are people we know that know all about us.

For me, it's because being with someone close almost makes me forget about the rest of the world. I don't feel so anxious and self-conscious when I'm with someone. Like, if I'm alone, I feel more vulnerable, and if I'm with someone close, I feel safe. It's almost like I blend in rather than being alone and sticking out.

It can be uncomfortable to be around a lot of people who you are unfamiliar with because there is a fear that the people around you won't understand your behavior or your personality, but with a friend, everything you share with them is more personal, and since you've already bonded with them, it eliminates the process of making first impressions. Plus, you don't feel as overwhelmed around your friend whereas larger crowds tend to make you feel as though your input is minimized.

Sounds like it could be social anxiety. You may not be comfortable around all of those people and your one friend may be the person you are comfortable with.

Our friends or the people around us who make us feel safe are usually easy to shine around. However, when in big crowds you don't know who is there or what anybody is thinking or plotting, you may feel like people are judging you or like anybody could be potentially dangerous. This is common, and it seems like you're experiencing some anxiety.

Some people are more introverted and prefer a smaller group. Another thing is that you probably aren't as close to every single person in a big crowd as you are with one friend or a few.

You might be experiencing anxiety or stage fright. A lot of people feel this way and it isn't rare. You could also be comfortable with your friends but not with a large group of strangers.

Well when we are with friends, we feel more comfortable to be ourselves because they accept us for who we are. With crowds, that's a whole other story.