Do you make friends easily?

[cali]

nope I am very, very, shy. but I am getting better with that, I actually have plentie of freinds at school because I hang out in like 3 differnt groups lol theres group1-tonya, kim, simon, sesaria, sara,nick. group 2-Tara, Bryant group 3-laurin, sara(different one) allison.... and of coarse of outside of school friends-Kat, steph, maddie, jen...

[anna_66]

I am usually pretty shy when I get around people. Now if I'm one on one with someone I usually do fine, just not in groups.

I have few close friends (husband, mom and niece), but I have recently started a great friendship with a member from PT (you know who you are).

[MariaM]

Eh...long story. Let's just say sometimes I get in a really hyper mood, and am VERY outgoing. (at camp, my friend and I introduced ourselves to EVERYBODY in the cabin as Blake and Zest, I was Blake) But..most people thought we were weird But there was only one that I really got along with. So... I do make friends easy, but its hard for me to have one I could trust. I have 3 that I completely trust, one whom I haven't spoken to in years, one whom I've never met

[Uabassoon]

In person I make friends really easily, I'm pretty friendly and outgoing. I will talk to just about anyone and I love meeting new people. I can pretty much talk to anyone about anything. Online though is different and I don't make friends as easily. I think I was a member of PT for about a year before I actually became friends with anyone. Now I LOVE my PT friends and I'm thankful for them.

[neko1]

I do not make friends easily, as I am shy and most people don't seem to like me.

I've kept in touch with one friend from high school. I see her about 2 times a year. My maid of honor at my wedding has decided that she has too much fun hanging out with her other friends every weekend and I have not seen her in about 4 months.

The only person I hang out with is my husband. I think I'd die if I didn't have him and my cats.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I don't really have a lot of friends, as I tend to be quite introverted in social situations. When I was working for IBM, I could give a presentation in frontof hundreds of people at a conference - no problem - but I dreaded the cocktail parties etc afterwards, as I am quite a shy person (although my workmates would never have guessed).

I have made loads of wonderful friends on Pet Talk, and I am grateful for all of you every single day!!

Brenda - My best friend in the whole world is in South Africa. Her son Shane and my son Cameron started school together, so that is how we met. She is the ONLY person who comes to the airport EVERY time I leave South Africa after a trip, and it is like having a part of me ripped out every time I say goodbye to her. I enjoy her company so much that we even pay for her and her sons to come on holiday with us (she is divorced, so money is a bit tight). She really is like the sister I never had, and I miss her terribly. (We had a really weird experience last year. We correspond via email almost daily, but only phone each other for birthdays, as it is so expensive. One day last year I had an overwhelming urge to call her. When I did she started crying and told me her mom had just died (very suddenly - she wasn't even sick). It was like our connection is so strong I could feel that she needed me

When I went back in June, I didn't tell her I was coming and I just walked into her office!! I will never forget the look on her face - priceless!!

This is us on vacation together last December:

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by neko1
I do not make friends easily, as I am shy and most people don't seem to like me.


The only person I hang out with is my husband. I think I'd die if I didn't have him and my cats.

Please don't say that - I like you LOADS - you are SUCH a wonderful person, and such a valuable member of Pet Talk!!! I only have one close friend in real life, and I also spend all my time with my husband, or online with my friends here, or with my cats. (My kids have their own friends - seems like they only come home to sleep, raid the fridge and my wallet, and ask for a lift from Mom's Taxi )

[Harmanie]

I am a big social butterfly!!!

I get in trouble at school because of it!!!
I love to make friends usually because I love to give advice. I just love to be around people. Its usually what makes me happy. I also have two friends who are like my sister. But I do not have a best friend. I consider all my friends to be my best friend!!
Kate

[phiala]

In school, I'm very outgoing, but when like my parents or other friends introducve me to someone outside of school, I'm really shy, until someone makes me laugh.. LMAO

[Samantha Puppy]

It depends on the other person - I base my behavior on them. If they make me feel comfortable and welcome, I will be open and friendly and chances are, we will become friends. If they remain cool and stand-offish, I stay quiet and while we may be cordial to each other, nothing more will come out of it.

I usually have an easier time making friends with men than women. All through high school, there was me and my group of friends (except my one best girl friend). Now we're all getting married and their wives range. One of their wives is such a sweetheart, she and I hit it off right away and after only knowing her for a little over a year, she was a bridesmaid in my wedding. She and I hang out all the time, with and without our husbands. Another friend's wife is cool towards me, so she and I have never done anything on our own.

So, it depends. The older I get though, the more I long to find more female friends. I've got four, plus my mom, that I am very close with so I'm doing better but I'd still like to make more... maybe it'll be easier once I start having children and meet women through them. :shrug:

[teenster3]

**So, it depends. The older I get though, the more I long to find more female friends. I've got four, plus my mom, that I am very close with so I'm doing better but I'd still like to make more... maybe it'll be easier once I start having children and meet women through them. :shrug:


I feel this way as well. My 2 very close friends both have children. One of them I'm very close to, their like my own but, my other's friends children.....how do I put it nicely? They can be really good but aren't warm & as friendly as my other friends kids. It's very hard to find TRUE friends these days. I had a friend from high school that I thought we were close. Come to find out, 2 years ago for my house-warming party she decides it's a good time to tell my CLOSE friend (1st time meeting) what a TERRIBLE person I am! ........I couldn't believe it! She just went on & on about me like we were the worst enemies in the world! I guess sometimes you really don't know people at all. Although, I should have seen the warning signs when none of my other friends liked her & said how they thought she was a user. I don't know I always trried to see the BEST in people.
I really wish I had more friends though. There are times I feel absolutely lonely & very depressed! If I'm having a WONDERFUL day, I'd like to share that too!

**(We had a really weird experience last year. We correspond via email almost daily, but only phone each other for birthdays, as it is so expensive. One day last year I had an overwhelming urge to call her. When I did she started crying and told me her mom had just died (very suddenly - she wasn't even sick). It was like our connection is so strong I could feel that she needed me


That's really cool how you have such a strong connection like that! I bet she was relieved when you called her! With my friend Tara, we say the same things at the same time a lot. It's really weird how those things happen!!!

[Tina]

No I don't make friends easily, I'm very shy person and usually don't know what say to people. I am not outgoing at all.

I only have one friend from highschool but we are not close as we use to be. I have talked to my other friends from highschool maybe about 10 times over the past 6 years.

I am pretty close with my husband and he is my best friend. But I still wish I has a friend go out and do stuff with.

[primabella]

I'm shy around strangers or if I'm not interested in being friends with a certain person. I have gotten a lot better though -- I used to be really nervous when ANYONE spoke to me but I think I finally came out of my shell. I've had a few bad experiences with past "friends" so I was really skeptical about meeting new people.

When I'm with my friends, I'm a lot more outgoing, comfortable, loud and a total nutcase. I guess I have a fair amount of friends online. Basically, if someone wants to be friends with me, I'm willing to be friends with them.

[cloverfdx]

I dont make new friends easily because i am quite shy and reserved. But i do have an awesome group of friends that i hang out with (Be it clubbing, going to the movies or dinner).

We have all been friends since the first year of Highschool, yes we have had fights and not everyone gets along but we pretty much always work things out (Or just ignore one another ).

They have been a great support to me over the last couple of years, and i am so gratefull for their support. *Happy tear*

Ahhhhh i love my friendlys.
I will stop rambling now.

Edit* Shayna just reminded me about friends away from school/ that i went to school with.

My friends from dog club, we have been travelling around the country for 2 years now and have become very close (Some people call it Clique (Spl?) ). I found it extremly easy to make friends with them all because we have the same interest and all want the best out of our dogs. How could i forget them.

[moosmom]

I have 3 friends that I've known for almost my whole life who I consider family.

I think I'm a very friendly person. I like schmoozing with the customers at BB&B. I've made alot of wonderful friends here on PT.

Teenster3,

I enjoy talking to you guys but can't say I'm close to anyone here yet.
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We ARE very lucky to have each other. Just be patient, give it time. I'm sure you'll make many friends here once you've posted a while.