Socially awkward question

[Edge]

There are these friends that I like, but haven't known for very long especially in comparison to their other friends. I want to get to know them better. You know, be more friend than acquaintance. However, I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Help?

(Note: If I can't do that without pretending to be someone else, then it's not worth doing.)

[Devlyn]

Friendships just grow, there's not much more to it than just being friendly. What environment are you in with these people? Work, school, sports?

[Edge]

School. Friendships don't grow with me no matter how friendly I act. Or they do and end in hostility, but I'd rather avoid that.

[Devlyn]

Is there a reason you decide ahead of time that you'd like to be friends with someone? Do they do something you are interested in?

[Edge]

I like them. Isn't that why anyone makes friends?
I guess there are specific reasons. One person is Asatru and I want to talk about Norse stuff with him. One likes similar music to me. Mostly, I just like them though.

[Devlyn]

I'd jump straight into those topics with them, then. See what other common interests you have. Next thing you know you're at a Norse museum with your new friend!

[Edge]

I'd jump straight into those topics with them, then. See what other common interests you have. Next thing you know you're at a Norse museum with your new friend!

Haha! Not in this city, but maybe someday if things don't blow up in my face.
Er.. the problem I'm having with the music one is that he doesn't talk much, so I'm pretty sure I'm bothering him.

[Devlyn]

Not everyone makes friends easily, or is seeking them out. If your music friend is a keep to themselves type, their friends will be people who understand that and can maintain a low level of interaction in a friendship.

You mentioned things ending in hostility. Are we talking about friendships ending because of an incident? Because fights happen, things don't have to end because of it.

[Edge]


Ah... They tend to more hostile than just a fight and cross way over my boundaries.
How can one tell if the keep to themselves types actually like you or if they wish you would go away?