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-- Posted by LaSoUlJaGuRl101 at 10:26 pm on July 10, 2009

Ok so this year Im gonna be a sophmore and well I was wonderin how do I make new friends?? I guess the problem is that Im really quiet and well I only talk to the people I already know and well I wanna have more people to hang out with and have fun! I have a wonderful bf bt its kinda sad wen I c him havin fun with his friends and I dont really have that many of them just a few.....    How can I change that?? Help Please!!


-- Posted by cheesewiz at 10:27 pm on July 10, 2009

Sell your body.

Just kidding.

You should join a club or something.


-- Posted by TDC at 10:29 pm on July 10, 2009

You can start by befriending the people who sit around you in your classes.  Just introduce yourself and say hello  how are you?  Having casual conversations like that will open yourself up to meeting new people.  


-- Posted by runthespread at 10:29 pm on July 10, 2009

I know what it's like to be on the shier side but first thing, your quote about not being a bitch and not liking you shows something about you. You may be presenting yourself with an "I don't care" attitude and to make friends, you have to be approachable and respectful. Just be nice and talk to people first about things you have in common, like class or something.


-- Posted by LaSoUlJaGuRl101 at 10:32 pm on July 10, 2009

Quote: from runthespread at 10:29 pm on July 10, 2009


I know what it's like to be on the shier side but first thing, your quote about not being a bitch and not liking you shows something about you. You may be presenting yourself with an "I don't care" attitude and to make friends, you have to be approachable and respectful. Just be nice and talk to people first about things you have in common, like class or something.

The quotes kinda old lol and well Im not really a bitchy girl I'm more like super shy..... bt i would totally like to change da shyness....


-- Posted by runthespread at 8:14 am on July 11, 2009

Shyness is tough, you have to make a conscious effort to get over it. Just make sure you do because shyness can come across as arrogant and unapproachable, so you want to try to be nice. Taking down that quote and "boycrazy" might be a start. Just make an effort to smile, say hi, find common ground even if it's super simple, and if someone says something or engages in small talk with you, say something back that they can expand on rather than a yes or no answer.


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