weakness
I think you are going to have to learn how to cope with your emotions, because we all are emotional. I wouldn't deny it, but I would toughen up on being emotional about everything. It has a lot to do with confidence and sureness of self in general.
I only do not open up if I sense some sort of danger and high uncomfortability factor involved. I do grow quiet and observant, but eventually I just go out there and say something, because I'm bored. What gets me going is basically this thought, "Everyone is on the same level as you...just do it." Usually I don't open up most when I do not feel equal to the people I am with. Reminding myself that everyone is equal (and wont bite), I am able to just push myself into uncomfortable situations and succeed. I often times force myself to do things that I feel uncomfortable in doing because I know its good for me. I do tend to toughen myself up because I know I need it and the experience helps me feel comfortable for the next time I run into the same problem.
I only do not open up if I sense some sort of danger and high uncomfortability factor involved. I do grow quiet and observant, but eventually I just go out there and say something, because I'm bored. What gets me going is basically this thought, "Everyone is on the same level as you...just do it." Usually I don't open up most when I do not feel equal to the people I am with. Reminding myself that everyone is equal (and wont bite), I am able to just push myself into uncomfortable situations and succeed. I often times force myself to do things that I feel uncomfortable in doing because I know its good for me. I do tend to toughen myself up because I know I need it and the experience helps me feel comfortable for the next time I run into the same problem.