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Don't pursue friends based on superficial factors like looks, sexual orientation, or social status. Choose your friends based on how they treat you and how you feel when you're around them. If someone is kind to you and you feel good when you are in their presence, this is a good indication that they may make a good friend. Some other things to look for in potential friends include someone who: Accepts you for who you are and doesn't try to change you. Shows genuine interest in you and what you have to say. Encourages and supports you in your goals. Listening is crucial in a friendship, so be on the lookout for good listeners. Pay attention to how a person responds when you are talking. A good friend will listen to you attentively without judging you or telling you what to think or do. Avoid people who: Interrupt you frequently when you're talking. Seem more interested in their phone, computer, or TV than what you have to say. Don't respond to what you say at all, such as by changing the subject after you finish talking. Vulnerability is a good quality to have in a friend because otherwise you cannot build a deeper connection with them. If the person you're trying to befriend never discloses anything about themselves, it may be hard to connect with them. Instead, look for people who are willing to open up to you about themselves. For example, if the person you're trying to befriend gives short answers and doesn't seem to want to share anything personal with you after getting to know you, it may be hard to develop a bond with them. It's not a good idea to befriend a guy just because he's gay. If you have expectations of someone based on their sexuality, this is not a healthy start to a friendship and you'll likely be disappointed. A common reason some girls seek out gay male friends is because they are less likely to compete with them in the dating arena than another girl. However, this is not a good reason to make friends with someone. Other common reasons some girls seek out gay male friends include: Wanting a male perspective on various subjects, such as relationships, fashion, etc. Thinking having a gay male friend will make them appear "fashionable." Feeling that a gay male friend will value you more than a female friend or straight male friend.
Pursue friends based on how they treat you and make you feel. Look for friends who are good listeners. Choose someone who shares openly with you about their life. Avoid making friends with someone based on their sexual preference.