How do I make friends effectively?

[ThatRandomGabby]

Hi. I'm a 15-year old guy who has a lot of friends, but here's the catch: they're mostly girls. I'd like to tell you guys about it.

I'm a straight guy but I'm often mistaken as gay or bi because of the people I hang out with. I hangout with girls (most of the time), gays (almost half of the time) and guys (least of the time). I'm not angry because people mistake my gender preference nor do I have any issues with gays, lesbians or bisexual people. I'd just want to guy friends, even if they're just a couple of guys.

I've researched my problem in the internet, and results say I should start talking to guys about sports but here's another catch: I'm not really into sports. Nobody, even my dad, bothered to teach me even a simple technique to shoot a basketball. I was raised by my mom and aunts, with a sister. Due to this, I can't understand nor can I talk with them when they start talking to me about this topic.

Results also say that I should talk to them about gadgets and tech, but I only have 1 person whom I talk to it about, and that guy is currently my only friend; and we don't even consider each other as bestfriends.

I just want a guy friend that I could treat as a brother; share stories and secrets with, explore adolescence with, or just have fun with, you know? If any of you guys could give me tips or advices on how to approach guys and make friends with them, I'd owe you guys.

[James Dean]

We usually connect ourselves to people who we share the same things in common with, and we share the similar interests. I think you should understand how things are going for you right now. You attach yourself to girls because you feel more comfortable with them, there is nothing wrong with that. As soon as you accept and recognize who you are and what you like regardless of the gender of the person, you should have no problem making new friends.

I would probably find a hobby that you enjoy or take one up to network and find people in those areas. Are you interested in video games, martial arts, cars, chess, comics, science fiction? These are all things that usually guys like to. You don't necessarily have to do sports or go along with that, but you should open your mind to new possibilities and people. Join a club of some sort and again, try out an activity or hobby so you can meet friends that way. I wish only the best of luck for you. :)

[SethfromMI]

be friendly, open, positive. like Charles said, joining a club, sport, or something where you have people who have a common interest and it is a great way to help break the ice