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

I'm also in that same boat-- I do not do well with crowds myself. I thrive best in smaller groups. It could be the energy of the larger crowds is overwhelming and thus cause sensory overload. At least that's what happens for me. I find that I prefer a smaller circle of people in order to feel safer and more comfortable. Knowing that, I try to keep to situations in which I know I won't be overwhelmed and then in cases I cannot avoid crowds, do my best to minimize the time or find ways to push through best i can

It is okay to be shy in big crowds. It usually occur in introverts. You are just improving your values and comfort areas. It's really okay and you don't have to feel guilty for this according to my experiences. Introverts like to spend time alone and they're shy when they meet new people. They usually get used to it when you meet them more and more. It is okay to be shy in big crowds. It usually occur in introverts. You are just improving your values and comfort areas. It's really okay and you don't have to feel guilty for this according to my experiences. Introverts like to spend time alone and they're shy when they meet new people. They usually get used to it when you meet them more and more.

Because you can’t manage the crowd. You can focus on two, three companions and find your place among them but as soon as a crowd shows up you do not know anymore where you belong. Just try to be yourself, always. Be true to yourself, do not try to find any place but where you already stand. Speak because you want to speak not because you want to be heard. Act for your own good and not to appear good in the eyes of someone. Know yourself. And I highly suggest reading the book 'Quiet' by Susan Cain, you will understand a ton about yourself if you feel like this:)

Its okay to become shy kind person it shows that you're kind and simple person, i understand when we're close to someone's then the person isn't afraid to talk.,but its fine to talk with one person if you're not comfortable with others. Try to overcome about this if you wanna do something in future as business person or entrepreneur...You can build your talking skills via try to express thought with parents or relatives to get rid of shyness to talk with people's try exercises to put an effort about shyness...And Don't forget to track your records about what and how Many people you tried to talk with

Answering the question is easy for me as I am exactly the same in crowd situations I can be really self aware and shy however it is much more relaxed in a one to one situation. I think this is quite a normal responce. Maybe if it concerns you do a course for public speaking. Just for fun. This would build confidence and make new aqaintances along the way.

You must really trust your friend and realize how much you can be you without being judged, but knowing that it's alright to be yourself can help a lot

I am the same way. When I am with 1-2 people I am fine but in crowds I am very shy. I tend to think it is because I don’t like people touching me or being too close to me.

You're probably shy around big crowds because you don't know anyone and then you're fine when you're with one friend because you know that person, so you're comfortable.

It’s sometimes really hard to be around a big group of friends. Overwhelming I can say. Start small with 4 or 5 friends

Usually, that would mean you are an introvert, a person who prefers one on one time will people, and not with large crowds.