Help me please

[itsLOGAN]

Hey I'm Logan. I'm 16 and I have an issue with making friends.

I'm sure I make it out to be worse than it really is, but I feel alone in this world. I see people and they are always with their "best friends" and always hanging out. I have never had a "best friend."

I try to talk to different people and different social groups, but I can't find anybody that I would truly call a best friend. sometimes it depresses me, and I just quit trying. I know that nobody is perfect, but I feel as if I'm awkward and weird. I've talked to people from twitter and they say I seem normal and seem like id be fun to be around, if that is so, then why can't I find a true friend? someone who I can trust and hangout with. someone to be a "brother" to. ?

can anyone give me some tips on how to find someone, and how to keep a friend.? please and thank you :|

[thatgothgirluknow]

just be urself dnt be nervous have fun and just tlk to people good luck

[Ben_Frost]

Be yourself, people like other people who aren't ashamed of themselves. Look for people with your same interests, be yourself, it's kind of generic advice but it does work. And once you have a friend, always be honest, communicate properly and regularly meet up with them to keep them.

[Syvelocin]

Probably the biggest thing I've learned is you can't give up.

Not everyone is going to "take the bait," and you can't let your past social endeavours affect your future ones. Not everyone is going to be the same. You have to be vulnerable. Put yourself out there, show it off, and keep doing it even when you don't get a response. You can't be nervous to offer because other people in your life haven't shown interest. Friendships are mutual, unfortunately enough for the socially awkward. Waiting for others to make moves will just discourage them and THEY'LL stop trying.

Making friends is simple (and I'm saying that as someone who hasn't been able to keep a friend since I moved to this city a year ago), it's just a matter of getting the courage to act on the principles. Go out to different places. Find events in the community, classes, social groups, festivals, concerts. Strike up a conversation. Bond over a common interest. Be forward. Invite them somewhere. Keep in contact, even if just checking in with them over text. Don't be afraid to ask for numbers. That person you got paired with to work on your school project could become a good friend. The worst that can happen is they say no, and at least you can say you tried. That's a lot more valuable than giving up.

[Leprous]

Logan, I too have some problems with making new friends, but from what I've been trough I learned something: never give up, and be yourself, don't change yourself for other people, and if you stay yourself, you'll find a true friend eventually, I'm sure of it. :)

[itsLOGAN]

thank you all who have replied. I'll definately try and never give up

[thatgothgirluknow]

thank you all who have replied. I'll definately try and never give upglad to hear it

[Leprous]

thank you all who have replied. I'll definately try and never give up

That's great Logan, I'm sure you'll find new friends eventually, just be yourself, and never give up. :)

[NathansPen]

just take your time mingling with others.. having that "best friend" doesn't happen quickly. you can only call one as a best friend if you've been through a lot together. so don't pressure yourself too much on finding that best friend. just be your self and spend more time with those you feel are kindhearted.. so good luck!