I never really played team sports until I was 18. I think team sports are great to keep you fit and make new friends, but I just seem absolutely incapable of fitting in.
I wouldn’t say that the people don’t like me or that I feel like an outcast, it’s just the humour and personalities don’t match me at all.
I’m great at being friendly and meeting new people and conversations in small groups. But in sports teams you don’t really get the chance to go up to some and sit with them for 20 mins to get to know them.. you’re all there together in a big group and everyone’s making jokes, playing pranks on each other and taking the piss.
I thought I’d get better as I settle into the team, but I always feel like the new guy who’s not really comfortable with anyone , no matter how long I’m in the team for- while everyone else look like brothers who are really comfortable around each other and having a laugh and being super casual..
Any advice?