Shy cousin signs
I recently met a male cousin after many years, and things feel a bit confusing. In family gatherings, he is generally very quiet and reserved, mostly stays with his male cousins and doesn’t talk much to female cousins in general. However, with me, there have been some moments where he seems aware of my presence—like noticing small things, helping with simple gestures, and even asking about me indirectly through other family members. At the same time, in person he often appears awkward or very formal, sometimes only giving basic greetings. I can’t tell if this is just his personality, general shyness, or if there is some curiosity or interest involved. I also feel shy and overthink my own behavior around him, which makes the interaction even more confusing. I’m not sure how to interpret these mixed signals or how I should behave in future family meetings.