Why is it so hard to make friends???
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The best thing to do is try and be approachable, try smiling (a pleasant smile, like at a quiet joke rather than a plastered on one). Use ice breakers just to start talking to people, like when waiting for a meeting to start and there are only a few of you there say something. If you are in a situation where no one knows each other than the best thing to do is to be the first to break the ice - people will think that you are very confident and will then try to rally around you since you took the lead in the conversation.\nSay hi to someone that you regularly see around - that way the next time you see them you can just start talking instead of having an awkward moment. \nIf you do know a few people but not that well, then the next time you talk to them and they say something like, "Oh I have to go now I have a really big test" (or something of the sort) remember it and ask them about it the next time you see them - it looks you care, pay attention and listen.\nHope this helps.
714836
what types of questions are you asking?   maybe they are too long or just to intellectual for most people on here....hahaha\n\nand as for making friends....most people are just too busy answering questions or asking questions to make friends....but if you would like, we could be friends!!!  one can never have enough friends!!!!
386804
Other than asking here the easiest way to make friends in yahoo is to go to a chat room.  Strike up a conversation and you may make a new friend.
1116259
some are rude, others understand, it is ok to make new friends. good luck
40845
It is difficult to "invite" somone to be a friend as if you are inviting them to a party.  To be a friend takes more than an acceptance of an invitation....it is a commitment.  The best way to "invite" somone to be your friend is to BE a friend.  \n\nThe are millions of ways to do this such as regular communication and showing concern, support and intrest in their life and challenges.\n\nGood luck my friend!
313023
i'm a loner myself. i dont have close friends to hang out with. i only talk with my bf and my sisters. sometimes i'm bored and hoping that i have few friends to talk and out with. its not that i'm unfriendly, i just did'nt find someone that really understand me as a friend. when i found ur question,i felt that i'm not the only one who had this kind of problem. maybe it's normal.
99801
Maybe try being humble.  You're looking for a group of friends, as I understand it.
930848
So you want to make friends now because you feel lonely .... does this about sum it up?\n\nStart slow; call your "best" friend and arrange a lunch.  During lunch tell your friend what you've told all of us and ask for his help in getting you out more socially.\n\nOr, make new friends.  Go to an event where people are put together by common interest - a book club, gardening club, whatever you are interested in.\n\nSince you've spent your life being alone, here's a rule to being a friend that will help - show interest in the other person, the friendship isn't all about you!  Ask questions about their life, most people love to share stories of their lives; after all, they want to share themselves too!
908636
I suppose you could start asking people you are interested in if you can email them or try a chat room with your interests, friends are easy to find, true friendship takes time.
259615
sorry, i don't add people i do not know personally.  as for getting more friends.  just randomly request friendship to others, who knows maybe you'll be lucky!
1018783
just try to talk to people i had the same problem i know it can be hard but just be as nice as possible
522416
I did that a few years back and it was tough. I found that the easiest way for me to make friends was by joining sports teams and clubs. That way you find people with interests similar to yours. \nGood Luck!
382447
20 yrs and counting...3 years ago, and I don't know where I'd be if I hadn't made that friend!!\nI don't think that it's much more difficult to make friends as you age but that friendship takes on a different role. When you are younger, you have more time to play and hang out but as you age priorities take on a different meaning. It's not so much about fitting in or being accepted but paying bills and dating and children or work and career and its really difficult to step out of that groove and invite someone into your personal space or trying to tap into someone's  list of things to do... It's unfortunate-I really do think that friendship should have as much importance in the lives of 30 year olds as it does in the lives of 13 year olds but that is how it is (and I think it does-it just manifests itself in a different way-a quick phone call instead of a walk or a 1/2 hr coffee instead of an evening out drinking)...I have also noticed this-As you age (well into late life, seniors, old foggies) there seems to be a very high networking of friends (ladies quilting, men playing chess). So, not to worry, there will your later years when people are surrounded by their "senior buddies".
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Most people make friends at school/college or work, because one is often of the same age group and ones shares many interests. \n\nWhy dont you join a class (dancing, cooking, yoga, anything) you'll meet people there, get into a conversation and invite them, exchange numbers and gooood luck!!
235000
Hmm. Tough qestion. Why cant I get a relationship also? HAhax. It's most probably you are too good that people fear to get close to you. They are afraid that they are not good enough for you. Another possible thing is you are too bad and people dont want to get close to you which i doubt is the case. Maybe u r a backgrd figure? IF u are, try to be more vocal and make people notice u. Smile more. Be kind to others. People will realise that u are a good catch. MAke more friends first. DOnt rush in to things. Slow and steady. XD Wish u all the best.
91918
nothing, it's the others who have the problem. Just let them warm up to you, you seem like a nice person. Give them a sign that you want to be their friend, and they will want to be yours too. good luck!
392911
Everybody should have friends, no matter what age you are, live is really hard if you don't.Good luck.