Is it too late to make friends being a junior in high school?

Question

School started this week and I am now a junior in high school. I've been at this same school since freshman year and have no friends. I'm extremely shy and I admit that I did not reach out and try to make friends. But, its not because I didn't want to more like because I'm self-conscious and shy around others. I want to change and make at least a couple of friends but, I mean is it too late since I am a junior? How can I go about making friends with people who know me as the school loner and already have their own social groups? Help me! Any advice and experiences are very much appreciated!

Answer 1

no, its not too late at all!!

first of all, your gonna need to work on not being so shy. its gonna be hard..but just know that thats the only way you can make some friends! also, try to boost up your self-esteem. others will be able to tell if you feel self-conscious.

once you think you're ready..start making an effort! talk to people sitting next to you in class; even if its only about school at least its a start. soon, your conversations will contain topics outside of school..and you'll be working your way towards a friendship.

personally..i know that whenever i see a shy person speak up, or talk to me, it makes me look at them differently..in a very good way!

dont worry about your "loner" image..that can always be changed.

and as far as the social groups go..even though it may seem like everybody already has enough friends, most people always want more.

good luck!! :)  

Answer 2

it's never too late to make friends.

just try to make small talk with people, that normally can expand into longer convrosations then possibly friendship then you can meet their friends

it could go like a chain reaction

then again it may not

but just try to make small talk

Answer 3

i know wat you're goin thru. i'm actually just about the same way and same problms. a good thing to do is to join clubs, or sports or something. then gradually begin talking. or throw urself all in. start up a convo. w/ someone like it's normal chit chat, even tho ur shy as c**p at that point.