Q&A for How to Make People Want to Be Your Best Friend

I would first question the validity of those thoughts. Is there evidence that suggests that that person doesn't like you? Maybe they were annoyed by something you did, but that is not the same as not liking you. Challenge those thoughts and use mindfulness techniques to get out of your head if you really want to interact with this person.

Humans are pretty good at picking up on social interactions. The other person can probably know if you're actually listening, so you should invest in being a better listener. Your nonverbal behavior is arguably way more important than the verbal one, so pay attention to the person and they will probably gravitate towards you more.

Introduce yourself and ask her about herself. People love to talk about themselves. Just make sure you aren't trying to be friends with her only because of her status.

Sometimes friends aren't a priority for people, and that's totally okay! Just make sure not to isolate yourself too much.

First off, it was very very kind of you to include her when she was in this type of situation. To make her feel more part of your friend group, invite her to hang out with you and your friends. She'll see that you want to talk with her even out of the school environment. Walk with her in the hallways, and partner up for projects or assignments with her. Eventually you two will become closer and hopefully you'll hit it off.

Making friends follows about the same process no matter a person's age. Just find something that they are interested in and get them talking.

Although it may seem challenging, you can learn to make friends if you are shy. A good thing about a shy person is they are often very perceptive. Watch your potential friend and find out some things they are interested in. Then, when you see them standing alone, try to start a conversation about that topic.

Just be yourself when you talk to her, as hard as it may be. Don't let her status worry you, she's just a person, like you. Be friendly and welcoming, talk to her about her interests and try to find something you have in common. A few small interactions can gradually build up into a great friendship over time.

You should consider taking some time apart from that friend until you're feeling a little better about the situation. Spending a lot of time around a person that you know you can't be with can be painful. Tell them that you need some space.

Be an amazing friend yourself! Positive vibes attract people. Be nice, friendly, and engaging. Smile at people, offer to help people when they need it, etc. Treat everyone kindly. You never who could be that amazing friend you're looking for.

The best way to figure this out is to ask. Pull them aside and say, "How do you see me as a friend? Am I important to you?" Then, listen for their answer.

Talk to them about it. Ask them why they've been mean to you. Stay calm and be specific about what they're doing that you don't like. Tell them how you expect to be treated, and if they can't be nicer to you, tell them you don't want to be friends anymore.

Accept that it might be impossible, but do your best to win the person back without going down on your knees to beg. Friendship is just like love in that it can't exist unless both parties agree to it. People's interests change, friends come and go; that's natural and normal. If it ends, you'll always have the memories.

Talk to your friend. If your best friend is truly your best friend, they'll understand your feelings. If that does not work, and they keep on ignoring you, try hanging out with some of your other friends.

You can't force someone to be your best friend. If she doesn't want to be your friend at all, tell her that's fine and try to make friends with some other people. If she's just not sure she wants to be your best friend, that's okay. Hang out and get to know her better. You guys might gradually become best friends over time anyway.

If your best friend doesn't want you to be friends with another person, they may not be a great friend. A good friend should let you be friends with other people.

People can be fickle, and for no other reason than that they just don't like you. Whatever her reason, remember that is can never be your fault. Just because she doesn't like you, doesn't mean you are unlikable. Sometimes it works out when we ask for friendship, sometimes it doesn't.

Remember that children's toy where you have round-, square- and triangle-shaped blocks to fit through a lid on a bucket? If trying to be friends is like trying to fit the triangle through the circle, all the effort in the world is not going to get you there. Relax; slow down and give it time. Compare it to shoving a stack of papers under a door. The entire stack will never go through in one go, but one piece of paper at a time will. And if she wants, she can piece those pieces together at her own pace to see what you've written.

It seems most people, regardless of how all-roses-and-sunshine their lives look online, have about five to ten real friends, people they trust will not hurt them when sharing doubts and fears. The concept of a best friend is really a bit overrated. Just because someone already has a friend doesn't mean they can't have more. You don't have to be a best friend; just being good friends is very rewarding in itself.

Be confident! People like talking to others who seem confident and outgoing. I know it's easier said then done, because I have felt like you do before. It turns out I was overthinking it! Just go up to the person and have a normal conversation. Be funny! Having a good sense of humor makes you seem like a fun person to hang out with.

When you see her in the halls or after school, ask her if she wants to hang out with you after school sometime or on the weekend. Invite her over to your house if you're allowed to. If you don't already have her phone number, make sure you ask her for it.

Talk to your original best friend about what's going on. Ask for her to intervene with the other girl. If she's threatening to hurt you, you should also tell an adult.

You're probably overthinking this. If a bunch of people are playing, just go up and say, "Hey guys, can I play too?" They will almost definitely say yes. And if you're good at soccer, or whatever else they're playing, they might even seek you out to ask you to play next time.

Accept the loss, grieve, let the pain of rejection heal, then try again with someone new. It's important to work through these feelings inside yourself. You asked for friendship and the other person said no; that can hurt sometimes. Just remember that because that person don't like you doesn't mean you're unlikable. Have small conversations with dozens of people, keeping them light and short. Be a bit personal, share things, remember what they say and inquire about it later. See who comes to you to chat, or chat with them yourself. The more you do this, the more friends you will have.

The best thing to do is leave him alone. You don't want to start unnecessary drama in between you, especially if he has a lot of friends. Although, if he is mean to you, stand up to your friends and tell people. Don't feel ashamed if you and your friends gossip about him, since he is in another group, he probably doesn't care, just don't gossip about your friends.

If she really is your true friend, then they will not care about what people say about you and rather they'd ask people not to speak wrong things about you.

It doesn't matter if you are popular or not. But if popularity means that much to you, then start becoming active in different fields, like start studying like an A grade student, start taking part in cultural and sporting activities, so you spread yourself widely and meet many people and win their admiration. Even if you don't win people over, they will remember you for being confident and ready to give things a go. You should probably start taking to people of your grade, your seniors and your juniors, as that will create a good impression about you to all year levels in your school. However, be sure to focus on what you want in life and becoming a good person before worrying too much about popularity. Self assurance and following your goal is often more attractive than chasing fame, and attracts popularity without trying to win people over.

You can't make people like you. What you can do is become an optimist and realize that everyone is fighting a hard battle at times. Another thing is that you can't sit and wait for people to make the first move, you need to engage and make an effort, invite people to things, smile, say hello, ask people how they're doing and ask them if they're okay.

If it is physical appearance, then look for kind souls and nice people who look on the inside. But, you could smile a lot and a good thing that helps me a lot to make friends is being an optimist and living by the saying "Treat everyone like it's the worst day of their life." Do not expect people to treat you the same way back though or else you'll be very depressed. Another good idea is to invite others to things and don't wait for people to make the first move and make an effort.

Make an effort to connect with her. Try going to a wikihow article that can tell you how to make friends, but basically you need to get this person's info (phone #, roblox username, etc.) and engage.