Firstly just to say I wasn't sure whether to post in Parenting or here so I've done botb as I would really appreciate any advice, I hope that's ok.
My ds is 10 and doesn't appear to have a close group of friends. When he was younger he was ofteb invited to parties but recently hardly ever. He has always been quite excitable and we think that when he was younger a lot of his peers found this annoying. He has calmed down a bit now but it feels like he's missed the boat when it comes to making a close 'best' friend.
He is part of a football team and gets on ok most of the time with his teammates. He also plays with a lot of boys from school on the xbox but that is all online not in person.
Recently we've heard there have been some parties and sleepovers and he gets to hear about it. He doesn't say anything but I'm sure he feels sad that no one ever invites him to anything. He is a lovely good boy but just doesn't seem to have found a special friend.
I am so worried that he might be lonely or feel left out. I have always found making lots of friends difficult as I lacked confidence and was quiet. I felt lonely and left out and desperatley don't want him to feel this way.
I've tried asking him who his friends are and have said he can have people over if he wants to.
I feel so upset to think no one likes him and I don't know what to do.
Please does anyone have any advice?