My struggles

[Kriss41]

I guess I'm here asking you for advice. Well here goes nothing.
I am 16, and only just recently aqquired friends. All through elementary and into middle and high school, I never had friends. I was always excluded. The only issue is I never had a reason to be. Kids that did talk to me thought I was awesome. But they only hung with me for about an hour.
I have a boyfriend and a female best friend,but I think it's important to have some more, ya know?
What do you think? Am I good or do I keep continuing? If I keep trying,what do I do? None of my methods seem to work...

[stev]

I'm in the same boat as that you are. But remember quality over quantity.

[FreeFall]

At this point in my life, I have two close friends, 1 best friend and my boyfriend. And a cat. But I was never a social bee and much prefer to keep to myself 8 times out of 10. So I agree, quality over quantity.

If you feel you need/want more friends, then keep at it. Just don't come on too strong. It's a turn off to have someone come up to you with the expectations you'll have sleep-overs every night or something. Not saying that's you, just giving an example.
There really is no trick in friend making, or we'd all find out how to get along. Just be yourself, do what you do, and keep shifting through people until you find someone that will click.
No methods, just be natural. Maybe meander about for some clubs or activities and see if you can find people there, you're guaranteed a better chance at finding someone in common grounds.

[moneta173]

Lots of acquaintances, few friends.

[Lost in the Echo]

Just be yourself, and you'll eventually make friends.

Personally, I don't have many friends, and that doesn't bother me.

Really though, if your best friend, is a really good friend to you, and there for you when you need her to be, you don't need anymore friends.
When you're around people, just be yourself, and you will make friends.:)

But like I said, it's not really a necessity, since you already have a good friend.

[AbbaZabba]

I'm an only child, home schooled and I live 10 miles out in the country. Growing up, I had one real friend, he was it and we had fun, 9 years later, we are in love. I have 3 girlfriends in Myrtle Beach and I treasure them. We try to be together as much as possible. I am very happy with just them. Just make the most out of what you have.