Hello,
My experience tells me that every human being goes through these kinds of situations. Sometimes they are overcome quickly, other times they are not. Shyness, as you say, leads us to do things we don't want to do because we don't want to impose our thoughts on others.

It's great that you learned to value yourself, found people who supported you, and gained confidence in yourself.

It's good to get to know you, your tastes, and what you want to achieve, to learn that we are all unique beings and that this leads us to live with people of different mindsets.

Best regards