Making friends

How do I make friends
I've never had the most friends and have always been ok with that but with the new school year starting I sort of want to make some new friends. I am joining practically every club available (I do this every year) but what advice is there for an me to make friends.Particularly as I struggle in many social settings.

Second Question
How do I keep being friends with existing friends( as many have moved to different schools/classes) but I still really like the few friends that I have and want to stay being friends with them.

Every bit of help wanted

Reply 1

Anonymous #1

My advice may not be the greatest but when I was tryna make a few new friends, I stuck a few pins on my bags or my uniform from my fave singers/interests and tried to show what I was into as I ended up getting a few compliments and found people who liked the same things and we would talk about that. You could also see if there's any of people who are sorta not as social and see if you get on with them. It might be nerving but try just giving someone a compliment or asking how they are and go from there. With keeping current friends just make sure you keep in contact on socials or things and plan hang outs. If they don't put in the same sort of effort tho I'd say they're not really worth having.

Reply 2

Anonymous #2

I would say js observe people you think you would vibe with, and try to strike up a conversation but don't make it weird and if they don't really wanna converse back then js find some other people idk how i can rlly help bc i dont struggle in social situations, its pretty easy for me to make friends bc im js rlly loud at school and idk ig some ppl js get a vibe and then we just somehow become friends that way