Alex and Niketas: Thank you both for your PMs. Thanks also for the links.
AndreiR: Thanks for the ideas. I've improved my speech over the past few years that I hardly stutter at all now. I mainly have a difficult time saying my name, which generally holds me back from introducing myself to people. The cards idea was good, but I don't think it would help. Reading out loud can be problematic at times.
Dannyboy1: I really liked what you said, especially the idea of sticking my tongue out at a girl. What a great ice breaker!
Angela: I'll have to do some more soul searching. I think the thing in the back of my mind is "getting a girlfriend". I will definately try to alter my paradigm. Your post really resonated with me.
I saw that girl in class again today. We talked a bit, worked on some problems together, but nothing really clicked. Later, in the lab, me and my lab partner (who I am not interested in but is attractive) basically joked and laughed our way through the entire 3 hour lab. It was such a contrast, the ease of one interaction compared to the other. I am like that with everyone in the class except that one girl. It's frustrating. It's a pattern that's happened before.
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