Making new friends....

[DarkPrince]

So, how do you generally make new friends?Do you just say something random to someone and you click? Or, is it something that you just introduce yourself and maybe hit it off from there? How do you make new friends?

[**Sapphire**]

For myself I guess if someone said something that struck me I would start talking to that person. Let's say I was in a group of people & I didn't know everybody, but was introduced to them. If someone said something that I agreed with, liked, etc., I would get into a conversation with them about it.

[DarkPrince]

I have this problem where I keep making a lot of acquaintences but never real friends. I have a good group of friends that I hang out with every now and then; but I guess I want more then that or something. I always end up by myself during the week and bored.

I can't wait till school starts again; then I can actually do something about this.

[stoner]

While it may be considered as extremely "risque" these days, it doesn't hurt to strike a conversation with strangers every now and then. It could be as simple as standing in line at an extremely busy post office (or someplace similar), and then have some random conversation with someone else, just to let time pass by; or sitting next to someone at a Greyhound bus during a long trip. While most do not end up becoming friends, there are quite a few that does.

I also agree with Sapphire that you can jump into the conversation when something that interests you comes into sight. You might also consider getting involved in charitable groups or organizations that have projects that give back to the community. You may find something in common with a fellow volunteer, that he/she will wound up being a friend. Good luck.

[**Sapphire**]

I have this problem where I keep making a lot of acquaintences but never real friends. I have a good group of friends that I hang out with every now and then; but I guess I want more then that or something. I always end up by myself during the week and bored.

I can't wait till school starts again; then I can actually do something about this.


I know that you are looking for more friends, but let me tell you this Prince. Having those few friends is a good thing, especially if they are TRUE friends, the type of people that you can count on to be there for you & to support you just as you would do for them.

It's sad, but it seems these days that making a TRUE FRIEND is very hard to do, too much jealousy, backstabbing, using, etc., from people. Not everyone, but enough to make it hard to make a true friend.

Don't give up on those "acquaintences" either Prince, they just may turn out to be friends later on. Personally, what I do, is I will have acquaintances before I take them deeper into my personal life, etc. & call them a friend. I kind of like to "feel out" people before I can consider them a friend. It comes from being used & hurt many times over the years I suppose.

[saudi]

First test

Tested new friend

Do he think also thinking

Do what you love

Friendship treasure

We have good selection

Thank you

[Pink]

I usually don't start talking to a stranger unless they are doing something that interests me. Like one time I was on the cooking utelsils isle at a store and I noticed a woman standing there and about the same age as me. She was trying to figure out how to work one of the items and got frustrated. I could tell because of the look on her face. I walked up to her and nicely asked her if she needed help. We hit it off and have actually been friends ever since. We are both into cooking and we are from the same area. Other then that I usually keep to myself and stick with the same friends from over the years.