How to make male friends

[Lampyshady]

I’m in my mid twenties and have never really had any male friends. I went to a girls school and did a very female dominated uni course and work in an incredibly female dominated field. I’m quite shy but have a small group of female friends but feel I’m missing out on having a mixed group of friends. Also, I’m single and think it would be good to meet more men in real life from a dating perspective. I’m not particularly “girly” I don’t think yet my work and hobbies seem to be very female dominated. Where are all the men?! Any suggestions of groups I can join that are unisex/have male members. I’m not interested in sport but do go to the gym-I’ve made friends at classes but the classes seem to be attended by 90% women.

I think there’s something called meet up? Which people use to meet new people male and female, I think most men will be looking at meeting females for sex/relationships though rather than friendships but seems like you are open to that as well so maybe try meet up

How about trying a new hobby ? karate,? Bowling team? Go to gym?

Meetup if you're looking to make guy friends. Some of the groups (eg: hobby groups) don't want you using it for dating though as members should feel comfortable. There are groups for nights out, if you want to date. But these people probably aren't looking to be your friend.

I'd suggest joining a movie night group or some mixed hobby group and making friends with everyone there. Then if something more than friendship develops over time, fair enough.