I'm not sure if the guy I like will wait for me though.

that depends on how much he likes you and how many other girls are around him. If he finds more suitable offer he might loose interest. "I am tired of waiting"... If I said that, it would mean I am seriously considering leaving thing be, but that is just me. Maybe he meant smt different.

When do you expect not to be shy? There is only one way to overcome this - face your fear.

No, you have not been "talking" to him, you have been communicating through email. That is not the same as talking.

I am constantly amazed that someone can claim they like someone even though they have never met or in your case, never even talked via phone.

How long have the two of you been emailing? How long do you think it will be before you magically are no longer too shy to meet him?

Wait, didn't you already state that you really like each other? Now you are confusing me.

Nobody is going to wait forever. If you were the one pushing him to meet and he kept putting you off, would you wait around forever for him to get over his shyness? Of course not. You have a life to live. So, no, guys won't wait forever. You need to step out of your comfort zone if you ever hope to find a guy to have a relationship with.

So arrange to meet up or don't complain when he stops emailing you. And oh, do not meet up in some private spot. You do not really know this guy, no matter how long you have been emailing. Meet in a public place and don't go off alone with him until you know him better.

How long have you been communicating by email? have you spoken by phone at all?