School starts in a few days for me and I really don’t want it to be like last year. Last year, I was mostly just the third wheel and even my best friend from my old school had found a close group of friends and we slowly drifted away from each other. I did sit with a group of people at lunch, but I never really engaged in the conversation. The final quarter of the year, I brought a book and read during recess, lunch, any social gathering, etc. to use as an excuse for why I wasn‘t talking to anyone. I do like reading, but I also want to talk to more people, but it’s hard because I’m afraid of saying something awkward. I’m not really athletic, so sports aren’t an option. I have multiple hobbies, but my school doesn’t really have any hobby clubs other than robotics or math. So without clubs or sports, how do I make a close circle of friends where I can talk comfortably? #relationships source