text: what does it mean when a guy seems a little scared? what can i do to help him? there's this guy and he seems somehow afraid of me, and when we talk it's kind of awkward because i am also a little tense. what could be the reason and what can i do to make things better? well, why are you tense? he's obviously outside of his comfort zone, and this makes him a little freaked out. if you feel tension, surely you know what he's feeling, just not to the same extent.  remember that not everyone is as comfortable in social situations as you are. have compassion for him. try to help him feel more at ease. eventually he'll get used to you.