get out there and do not be afraid to get hurt some. meet folks and socialize and don't expect to be friends with everyone. i have lots of acquaintances, but few true friends and i am okay with that. i was told a long time ago, and i take it to heart, when you die, if you can count your true friends and fill up one hand, you have done well. take family out of it. some might say that is cynical, but i take it to heart. i expect a lot out of my friends and i work hard to live up to the importance of friendship.