If you are one of those guys who do not know much about women, much less dating, then these dating tips for shy guys are for you. Dating in itself can be excruciatingly intimidating even to a regular guy but if you are timid to boot, then you need to get all the help you can get.

These dating tips for shy guys are but guidelines to help you and guys like yourself get the best of what the dating world has to offer.

Being a shy or timid guy does not necessarily mean being awkward and self doubting. Inward confidence is just as effective as outward confidence. You just have to find your comfort zone and when you do, there is no reason why you cannot go out on dates and enjoy them. If you are uncomfortable asking girls out on dates, perhaps you can start by hanging out with your female friends.

Treat these hang out sessions as trial dates for when you get more comfortable asking girls out on a real date. The key is finding a common ground with your date and since you are \"dating\" you female friends, you are more comfortable with them than with any other girl. Even if it is pretend dating, the simple act of being with the opposite sex will give you a certain level of understanding about them and how you can interact with them. When you become more at ease with yourself as well as with communicating to girls, which is the time to go ahead and ask a girl out on a real date.

Fake it till you make it. Let\'s face it. Genuine self-confidence is very hard to come by especially if you are not used to dating girls, or even interacting with them. Sometimes, you have to pretend not to be intimidated with the idea of dating and just go out on a limb and just go ahead and ask a girl to go out with you. This can get tricky because any attempt may backfire on you but there really is nothing to lose. If your fake confidence can get you through the invitation process, there may be hope for you yet. This is not a long term solution though. You still have to find your inner and genuine confidence that will surely make you capable of doing more than just dating.

The dating tips for shy guys rule book is very strict on the policy of simplicity. You are a nervous creature to begin with; you do not need any additional hype that comes with dating. Keep dating activities very simple i.e. sharing a meal at the office cafeteria, or watching a movie together. Absolutely nothing that requires too much preparation and planning. Stick with your strengths and hope for the best.

If you are one of the lucky guys who come across a girl who happens to like shy guys, do not waste the opportunity to show her your best side. She will not be expecting any grand gesture from you but she knows that you actually have a lot to offer so by all means, do not disappoint her.