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

Often this could be a form of anxiety, such as social or agoraphobia - it feels like there's too much attention on you and therefore too much weight to your words. Plus, you may feel like you don't know some of the people that well and therefore are concerned about their reaction to whatever you say. It is completely natural, and thus find relief, compassion and confidence in the reality that almost each and every individual in that crowd probably feels the same nervousness and anxiety.

I think the most likely reason is that when you're with your one friend you don't feel like you're being judged so you have no reason to feel shy. In a big crowd you become more self-conscious because you want them to accept you so you're more reserved. You might also have social anxiety.

This may be because you get anxious with the idea of meeting loads of people, and feel more comfortable with one familiar face.

some people don't feel comfortable around too many people. maybe because you feel more exposed or you just don't like big crowds. some people feel like when they're with just one or two friends they trust then they can be themselves and be free of judgement. it's not necessarily bad that you don't like big crowds and like to be lesser people. learn what makes you comfortable and happier and what can you do about what makes you shy or affraid.

You're shy because, you're in a crowd filled with new and people that you may know or not. And there's a certain level of comfort you have with your friend that you don't have with others. Or you also may have social anxiety, something that effects thousands, and puts many in very uncomfortable situations like you stated previously, on how your any in crowds. That's OK, it takes time and practice to help. The problems never fully leave they always linger but maybe not as bad. Whatever seems to be the issue, my advice is to practice, working on it. I'm sure it'll help.

That is being introverted, and it is perfectly normal. You find it easy to connect with one or two people, but difficult when you’re around a crowd. Ways to ease this issue are find people you trust and bring them with you when you have to go to a large gathering. If that isn’t possible, which it won’t always be, find a coping mechanism. Many people find things like regularly checking their phone, having a fidget object, or bringing a book to be helpful. Of course, everything works differently for everyone, so experiment to find things you may like.

It is just a type of social anxiety. This is a very common issue for introverted people. It can be very overwhelming to be in large groups of people because you do not know the people around you and what they will do. There is much less predictability in a large group, and it would be exhausting to have to interact with and get to know all of those people. When you are with just one friend, it is someone who you already know, trust, and feel safe around. It is a low pressure, comfortable, familiar situation. . .

I have this same feeling. I know exactly what you mean. I think it is because you are scared to show them you. You are afraid to be judged. Dont be. Just be the real you and if they dont like you then that's on them. Your friends are some of the best people in life. They are the ones who like you for you. So when you're in crowds just be you. Who knows, you could find more friends. And if they dont like you for you then that's their problem. The best thing you can be is yourself. Dont be someone you arent. Just be you. It will be best for you and everyone around you.

Hi! Often, when we are within a large crowd, we are surrounded by strangers who don't know us. Because they are strangers, we feel vulnerable. One type of reaction to vulnerability might be withdrawal, which could display itself as shyness. However, when spending time with one friend, we feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable around them. These types of friends are the types that share personal history with us and may have shared their vulnerable moments with us. Since there's a shared history between you and a friend you feel comfortable with, there's trust between you two. Trust is what's necessary for people to feel safe and secure around others. When we trust people, we feel like they have our best interest at heart. What this means is that being with one friend makes us feel safe and secure because we know that if anything were to happen, they are they to help and protect us in some way. When we are in a big crowd, and we're not with one friend, we lack that sense of security and trust, and thus we feel vulnerable, which may lead to shyness. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

It sounds like you might be experiencing social anxiety or be an introvert. Feeling shy or overwhelmed in large crowds of people is common to experience for someone with social anxiety and is nothing to be ashamed or worried about, plenty of people are introverted or have anxiety. Being with one close friend at a time rather than a large group is less stressful and makes you feel more comfortable because there is less pressure being with only one person. Sometimes spending individual time with each person before being with them in a group can help you warm up to all of them in a group but it’s different for everybody. I hope this helped clear some things up