How do i make more friends ?

Question

I'm lonely and have few friends and i want to make more. How do i do it ?. Has anyone got any ideas ?
I'm sure people think something is wrong with me or something.

Answer 1

The Best way is to work on a few areas, it's not easy, but it's worth the effort:

1. Confidence- you probably aren't too confident if you should approach people; it happens to me too, i'm not very confident. Read these:
http://www.wikihow.com/Feel-Confident
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Confident

2. Talents: find them, and help your talents come out and see bright sunlight. help them grow and grow, and one day people will want to take it's shade, marvel at the flowers or take the fruits.
in short, everyone has talents, everyone. if you are good at it, or you work to make it good, people will be swarming around you like bees on honey. literaly. [let people run after you. that happens when you get popular]

3. Be kind and helpful. if you are people will come to you for help and become friends, and it doesn't matter who they are, at least they are some of those people who think you are better than them.

4. be happy, cheerful and funny(if you can). laugh alot; life isn't so bad: try to make your self happy by doing what you love doing, fav songs/games..... commend and praise others. I made alot of friends by showing them how impressed i was by them, but not too much, they'll think you're crazy about them..... blah blah.. you know..

5. interests: write down what you like. everything. bands, games, songs, videos, movies, actors, sports..... that will help you recall them and you can see how your ideas and interests are similar to other peoples'. be confident about your likes and dislikes, share them and you'll see people who want to be your friends coz you are like them. If you want to get into a particular circle to friends, try to do what they do, their interests etc. stay informed, read and study about things if you can, that helps you get a more "intelligent" appearance. know what people are talking about. and whaa'-la they'll like you!

6. understand the formalities and "fakeness" you would have to go through to make friends. best friends are few, but big groups of friends are held together for personal problems/ interests etc. alot of friendship comes from a fake smile and a hollow laugh. do it even if you don't feel like it.

yes, it's wierd. socializing is completely bewildering!

you can check this out too:

http://www.wikihow.com/Socialize%2C-Be-Funny-and-Make-Friends


and don't worry so much, you're a great person and there are friends waiting for you. :) ☺☺

Answer 2

Believe me, I know the feeling of loneliness and having difficulty making new friends. And there is Nothing wrong with you. It's a pretty common issue that people deal with. How about joining some activities that you would enjoy. I'm not sure if you are in high school or whatnot, but afterschool activities can be a great way to meet others and have a connection by way of at least having the same hobby or passion. How about getting involved with some community service/volunteer projects. Whatever your interests are, just go for it.

Also, learning about current events and the world around us is a great way to keep yourself updated so that you know what's going on and can relate to people that way too. I regret not studying while in school, reading all kinds of books including informational/reference books, learning more about geography and history. I even look at children's books as they can be more easier to comprehend (I have reading comprehenion problem ;) You'll do fine though :)

Answer 3

Alot of people feel the way you do, there is nothing wrong with you. You've probally heard it before, but joining clubs and being socially active is the best way to meet new people and become friends. You can also try those online games like tibia (which is free), where you can play a game while talking to other players. Be aware that most people either have one or two close friends through out their life or many many friends they aren't so close to. Your friends will also come and go as you live your life and change or they change. Just be yourself, strike up conversations and see where it goes.