Contrary to popular perception, Ranbir Kapoor says, he's very shy around women. He insists, "I need a sign, when I was in college, I liked a girl but didn't have the courage to make the first move. I was low on confidence. So I got my best friend to call her and I would be on conference. This went on for two months!" 

Make the effort
"On an ideal date, if I had to spend the day with my partner, I'd start with a good breakfast. We could go to the gym together or play a sport. Have a good lunch, sleep for a bit. Wake up, play some videogames, listen to some music, chat, watch a movie, speak about our day. I've planned a few surprises in my relationships. I'm not an explorer, so if I plan a getaway, I'd go to New York City or places that I have a connect with. A relationship is about stability, about how much security you give your partner." On a scale of one to ten, how'd he rate himself as a boyfriend? "A super 10!" work on your flaws.

The young star is conscious about his flaws. He says, "I've gone wrong, that's why my relationships haven't worked. I'm a bit of an isolated soul. That's unfair for a partner. And I'm not terribly expressive. I expect my partner to understand that. You have to be more real and caring. Also, I live like a gypsy, so the distance can be tricky. There has to be a strong foundation of trust."

Forget ego, not self-Respect
"I don't have a big ego. I have the same insecurities as everyone else — does she love me completely, is someone else interested in her? If there is a difference of opinion, ego does come in, but it's about self-respect. When there are differences or problems, I would love to be the person who voices it, but unfortunately I don't."

Dealing with heartbreak
"Fortunately, I've not got my heart broken. You have to say, 'Listen, it's over' and try to move on. I surround myself with positive people. You need a low phase to appreciate happiness. I don't let time pass, I search for happiness."

Stay friends with your exes
Ranbir says he is friends with his exes as there is no bad blood, no regret, no negativity. He says, "It's not their fault that things ended, and it's not mine. I have no qualms about breaking the ice."

On termed as the SRK in the making
You can’t take the titles like ‘Bollywood heartthrob’ and all seriously. You might have a hit today, while your next film bombs big time. All I want to do is to work with good directors, big banners and beautiful co-stars. When I was starting out, I’d made a list of 50 directors I wanted to work with. Today, I’m just four down. So there’s a lot of work still to be done.

What gives him a kick
This is one dream that I really hope comes true. I want to coach a football team. I’m extremely passionate about football. I was in my school’s football team and later went on to play at the district level for my college. But now, I don’t get to play too often. But if I’m in town, I make sure I play at least once a week with my friends. It’s a lot of fun.

Not too grand
My wishlist isn’t anything outrageous. All I hope is that my films and the brands I endorse connect with my audiences, as I really believe in them. And my sincere wish is that everybody has a good life. I’m just a regular 27-year-old guy who does things like any other person my age. I watch films, hangout with friends in Goa and spend time with my family.