How do I make friends online?

Making friends online is a great experience as long as it's done safely. You can connect with people on interest based forums where you're more likely to find people who enjoy the same things you do such as a Reddit, Instagram, or penpal community. Text different people and start a conversation. You'll get an idea of who you want to talk to more. Try to develop the friendship by talking to them every day about your life, your hobbies, and asking them questions about theirs too. Make sure not to say anything too revealing about yourself to avoid putting yourself in a dangerous situation.