How do I make friends?

parkerrr

I genuinely don’t have any friends.

Reply 1

Camdaman

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by parkerrr

I genuinely don’t have any friends.

Friends are just problems dont worry about it

Reply 2

harapeco_23

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by parkerrr

I genuinely don’t have any friends.

Are you currently in education (ie school, uni)

Reply 3

biochem_failure

do you have any (e.g. sport/music/art) that have clubs or societies in your area, I find it easier to make friends with people with similar interests to me, if not maybe try with classmates or colleagues?

Reply 4

Mazerunner!

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by Camdaman

Friends are just problems dont worry about it

Not helpful bro

Reply 5

SageOwl1

Maybe you can ask someone nice during any of your lessons, if you can sit with them during lunch. Then during lunch, you can ask them what they do for fun or if they have any hobbies and ask if you can meetup ... It's not easy as you need to be bit brave especially if you're a shy person. Or just join a sports club or any club that you find interesting and meet people there

Reply 6

PurpleDiva

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by parkerrr

I genuinely don’t have any friends.

You might find it easier to connect with people by joining a group or club based on something you already enjoy, like on Meetup.com. Shared interests make it easier to start a conversation.

Reply 7

Kingston Vee

Official Rep

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by parkerrr

I genuinely don’t have any friends.

hi Im not sure if your in education at the moment but I have a blog with some advice on making friends when your struggling you could check out. some of it is aimed at uni students but theres also general tips you can apply to most situations. Here's a link if your interested : ) what to do when you're struggling to make friends

all the best,

vee (kingston rep)

Reply 8

Kuriknowsbest98

I don’t know if this will work for you but I make friends by just walking up to them and saying let’s be friends or start a conversation.

Reply 9

Anonymous #1

Hi,I’m going to overthink my response and this question so here it goes!

Friends like anything else in life come in all shapes and sizes. Some you meet through mutual interests, some you meet because you connect without explanations. What it is that it happens when you want it and make an effort for it and sometimes even when you don’t.

Friends are nice. If you feel you are desperately in need of one then maybe that’s not the best way to approach it either, people may take advantage of that. If anything you should try for reciprocal friendship where two parties make consistent effort.

Start off by putting in the work first and see how they respond if they don’t respond in a positive manner, withdraw and find someone else. Repeat cycle until you have a solid circle of friends. People will come and go though, be prepare for that.

You should value yourself first and don’t bend your back trying to chase unavailable people in your search, just a heads up. Let yourself make an effort but not at the expense of your self respect.