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In order to find a boyfriend, you’re going to have to look beyond school. Instead of hanging out at home, try going to your local pool, library, ice cream store, or mall, where there will be plenty of boys around! Take advantage for the summer and enjoy the outdoors, say hello to people, and try to make new friends. If you love theater or volunteering, consider joining your local theater group or club team, instead of playing and practicing at school. If there’s nothing you really want to join, try something new, like a new sport or joining a young politicians club. Look for activities that are coed, and avoid all-girls things like all-girls sports teams or dance groups.  Finding someone who shares the same passion as you also gives you a lot to talk about! If you’re scared of joining alone, ask your friends to join with you. Feel free to try different activities if you don’t like the first one you pick up. where a lot of people your age work. Getting a job has the added benefit of also giving you an added bit of cash. A job where you spend a lot of time working with other people, like washing cars or scooping ice cream, is an ideal way to get to know someone. You never know when the opportunity to get to know someone is going to strike. If a boy asks if you want to do something, say yes! If you’re not free, ask if you can reschedule.  Practice saying yes to things, even if they’re new or seem scary. Keep an open mind. Your friends might know someone they can set you up with, so don’t hesitate to ask! If you have any friends who are dating a boy at a different school, their boyfriend’s friends or acquaintances might be the perfect guy for you! Ask your friend or their male friends to reach out and set you up on a blind date, or to plan a party where you’re all invited. If you like someone and they haven’t made a move, don’t be afraid to make one first. You don’t have to wait around until he asks you -- go up to him and ask for his number.  Even if he says no, at least you’re not spending your time playing guessing games! Go in with a plan, and ask your friends if you can practice with them. Going over the conversation a few times can help settle your nerves.
Hang out in social places. Prioritize joining activities in your local community instead of at school. Get a job Be available. Ask your friends to wingwoman for you. Take initiative.