Why is it I can stand up to a gang alone, but not ask out a girl?

Question

Alright, I just stood up to an entire gang and won. But then this girl walked by, that I like. And I lost all courage. Can someone please explain why?

Answer 1

your not afraid of physical pain

but rejection/heartbreak is scary to you

Answer 2

You can handle standing up to a gang because in that situation, you're only PHYSICALLY vulnerable. That much you can take. But being emotionally vulnerable (like you would be if you asked out that girl) is much scarier to you.

Don't feel bad. You have a LOT of company in this area.

Answer 3

Maybe you need to find a gang of girls to stand up to...lol...

Answer 4

Because a girl can e a lot tougher than a gang can.  Or you have no balls.