[usr] Whenever I have to be assertive or confront someone, I get super nervous. [sys] I've had that feeling as well, especially if it is with someone that is close to me.  Is it because you dont like confrontation or a different reason? [usr] I think it's just sort of a social anxiety. It's gotten worse the older I get. [sys] I used to have social anxiety as well.  I dont recall the names off the top of my head but some self help books with the topic have helped me in the past! [usr] I think Im just worried about looking stupid and am afraid of rejection. [qst] [None] [bhv] [None]
I used to be that way too.  One thing to think about that might help is even if you do look stupid for a second nobody is going to remember 10 minutes from then.  Another thing that helped me was thinking about how good it felt if a stranger started talking with me in public for a 2-5 minute conversation and how it didnt upset me or make them look stupid so I shouldnt look stupid if I did the same thing.
I get really nervous when I have to confront someone and be assertive.