How do you make friends?

[jasalex]

I am an extrovert, in fact people that know me, have heard me say I that I force myself on people. What I mean by that is I usually make the first move and talk to people. I have a gift for gab, so I can engage the average stranger in conversation.
Unfortunately, my buddy is not that way. He moved away for work and has not really made any friends. My definition of a friend is someone you can trust and count on. Too many people have acquaintances which are not the same. He has tried work and churches and the gym and thats about it but no friends. I have known people to suffer through marriages just so they have someone.
I was wondering if anyone had any successful and creative ideas for making friends?

 

[Viper73]

Jasalex,

I am very much like your buddy. For some reason it's incredibly hard for me also and none of the common advice (take a class, join a club, etc) tricks seem to work for me either. I've almost came to the conclusion that people - in general - just aren't that friendly anymore

 

[sodominsane]

extrovert here.....if I decide I want you to be my pal....i just kinda plow through

 

[twoton]

I think a person has to take it beyond the casual conversation stage. A person has to put himself out there a little more--invite people to lunch, dinner, have a beer, etc.

 

[halcyondays]

Introverts--especially strong introverts--are often their own best friends and best company. There's nothing wrong with that.

Don't worry about your buddy. He's fine.

 

[ronin001]

 

[bwhip1011]

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Very sweet! Love it!

 

[185248]

I am an extrovert, in fact people that know me, have heard me say I that I force myself on people. What I mean by that is I usually make the first move and talk to people. I have a gift for gab, so I can engage the average stranger in conversation.
Unfortunately, my buddy is not that way. He moved away for work and has not really made any friends. My definition of a friend is someone you can trust and count on. Too many people have acquaintances which are not the same. He has tried work and churches and the gym and thats about it but no friends. I have known people to suffer through marriages just so they have someone.
I was wondering if anyone had any successful and creative ideas for making friends?

Spread a rumour that your friend is related to Jenifer Lawrence........

 

[TheRob]

for me usually they have laughed at a few of my jokes and decide they like me

 

[Thickbear96]

I’m a introverted extrovert. I usually blow friendships up after awhile. Part due to my lack of confidence and over analyzing people and their actions.

 

[bigmatt1983]

well once they make it through the razor wire i have to see if they have the proper response to sarcasam