How to improve social life?

Question

Hi, I'm in my freshman year of high school and it hit me that I really don't have a social life. I don't have any close friends as they all moved away and the non-close friends are basically just school friends. I really would like to improve my social life because I feel like after school all I do is stay at home inside. I am somewhat shy when I first meet people but I quickly warm up if they give me a chance. I don't have a boyfriend either which is a separate issue but I think it is due to my lack of a social life. Please help me find a way to improve my social life and fix these issues. Thanks=D

Answer 1

im kinda the same way.im really shy. just go out more and be friendly with everyone!!

Answer 2

Join a club or volunteer for something, you'll meet now people and its sure to do you good in the long run.

Answer 3

you need to join something you love, that way you'll be among people with the same interests as you, and sometimes that how you can meet your best friends. just show confidence, and dont be afraid to let people see the real you. =)

Answer 4

Think about things that you enjoy doing, then join a club, team, or other type of organization so that you can meet others with similar interests. Give it some time though, don't expect to be best buds the first time you enter the room, you still will have to develop the friendships. Also, once you get a feel for them, you can start putting out the invites, " hey, we should all go to that movie this weekend"... Don't count kids from other schools out either, that might just mix it up a little and add to the fun. Good luck, and study hard!

Answer 5

I think the key to a good social life is confidence and a good attitude towards people. Try starting a conversation with other people. Don't be afraid. Good luck ;).

Answer 6

well now that you're in high school, you'll have more and easier chances to meet new people and make more friends

typical answer: get involved in school... clubs and sports

but generally just be a friendly and warming person  

Answer 7

lol we're basically the same person. =) i'm a freshman too, and this year i realized i don't exactly have a social life, and i'm fairly shy too but i do warm up to people if they let me. haha that's cool.

i do have some close friends though.

we just hang out mostly though, but idk... enough about me.

my advice is that you join a club or a sport. everyone says that..but honestly, it's so easy to make friends that way. right off the bat, you've got something in common with your new friends, which is whatever sport or club you're joining.

for instance, i'm on the high school swim team, and i've already made quite a few new friends.

just be friendly. it's probably as hard for you as it is me, but you'll most definitely get something out of it: friends. a warm smile will help you too.

best of luck. =)