How can I make more guy friends?

Question

At school most of the 8th grade boys play sports, like football, during recess. A lot of them are athletic, but I'm not. I'm more of an arts person. I draw, paint, and I listen to music (I'm learning guitar). It seems like I have nothing in common with the guys, like they talk about sports a lot, and I don't. I rarely hang out with them, let alone even carrying a conversation with them in class! I mostly have girls for friends,and just two other guys. I feel left out and alone most of the time when I see them. How can I "be one of the guys" without having the same interests as them? I'm also a really shy guy, so its extremely difficult for me to talk to new people when I want to. Middle school is so hard

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Answer 1

maybe you should try to find out what genre of music they like and if its similar to yours then start a conversaiton with them:]

Answer 2

I know exactly the type of person you are, since most of my friends are artsy types of people.  I would suggest that when you're in class, talk a little more with the guys in your class.  Like, if you have a group project, contribute a little more.  And for homework, ask some clarification questions to these guys (like, "so, the math homework is only evens?")  Hope that helps!  And don't worry too much.  Enjoy your friends, because next year in high school, you will meet a lot more people, and I guarantee you that you will find other art people too!