. "That shyness was a major problem though most of my life - I only figured it out and dealt with it last year (I am turning 42 this summer) and in the process had my real coming out even though I have been with my partner for 14 years. --the back-story on my shyness and introverted behavior -- My shyness didn't really exist until 7th grade and a major turning point in my life." . . .