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What if he thinks I'm not good looking enough? What if she thinks I'm boring? What if I can't think of anything to talk about? When it comes to dating, most people have had these thoughts and fears at some point. The truth is that going on a date can be downright nerve-wracking - and if you suffer from shyness or social anxiety, it is especially so. So how can you stay calm, cool, and collected as you set out on the search for the perfect mate?



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Shannon Kolakowski PsyD

Shannon Kolakowski, PsyD is a clinical psychologist in private practice. She is the author of "Single, Shy, and Looking For Love" and "When Depression Hurts Your Relationship." Dr. Kolakowski's articles have been published in Scientific American MIND, Business Insider, and The Huffington Post. Her work has been featured in Redbook, The New York Post, and Women's and Men's Health Magazines, as well as online at Forbes, Shape Magazine, and Good Morning America. She has made television appearances on New Day Northwest and ABC news. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle, WA.



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