New Friends
By Mia136
@Mia136 (28)
United States
February 8, 2010 11:02pm CST
Its really difficult for me to make friends, i've never been very good at it :( almost everyone i meet doesnt like me rite away and im not sure why. im really nice, unless i have a reason not to be, but some people say im really intimidating and i dont think i am. tha people that get to know me do like me alot but most people dont take tha time. Im really really shy wen i first meet a new person but it doesnt take long for me to open up. Is it easy for you to make friends?
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21 responses
@lazerm (478)
• United States
9 Feb 10
long time ago in another life, I used to have tons of friends. then in highschool, they all stabbed me in the back; who needs so-called friends? my only true friend now is my sister. she's the only person on earth I truly trust. except for maybe my brother sometimes, too. "friends" are there when the times are good; but when you really need help, they will leave you like rats of a sinking ship.
@eclipse123 (10)
• India
9 Feb 10
yah in my schooldays i have a lot of friends,i have taken a lot of risk for them.one day i exchanged my answer sheet to my friend during exam,but unfortunately i was caught by the staff.he questioned me a lot but there is no reply from my friend he just left me as such.that time i came to know obout my friend.
@ian1979 (47)
• Philippines
9 Feb 10
In making friends you have to remember 2 things. First, have a ready smile always. Most people would easily reach out to you if you have a smile on your face. Frowning sends a different signal, sometimes it could mean " keep out", "leave me alone" or "don't bother me". Those are the signals people see when you frown. Second, be the initiator, reach out to people. Sometimes it is all you need so that you could start making friends. Don't be afraid to be the first one to approach a person, who knows that person might be just waiting for you to initiate the act of friendship. Communicate with people around you so that they would know you better. A simple Hi or Hello could jump-start new and lifelong friendships..
@atleya (946)
• Indonesia
9 Feb 10
It is rather difficult for me to make new friends in offline (real life), because my personality that I am not too much talk (little silence), moreover with new people, I don't know what I must say. For me, it is easier to find new friends online, where we can communicate through a writing. You have a great day, Mia
Best wishes,
@binagupta (627)
• India
9 Feb 10
as my hobby is to make new friends i love doing this, i never forget them as new are silver for me then the old are gold
@minotaur87 (769)
• Singapore
10 Feb 10
I'm quite easy going so I usually make friends quite easily. However, I'm not really that good at remembering names so I usually remember the person's face or actions. Only with consistent interaction with the person, then I would start to get to know the person's name. I can also easily start a long conversation with any new friend that I make as long as that person is not bored.
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
It is not easy for me to make friends, but I am really friendly. I can start a conversation, but sometimes it doesn't work even if I do that because there is no good vibes between me and the new person. It will takes time to have a real friends or friendship. It easy for me to make friends, but not easy to have a true friend. I can only have 2 person as a friend in the decades of my life. I admit I am sometime shy to make friends, but I am easy to approach.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
9 Feb 10
That is for beginning once you become friendly acting more friendlier having friends becomes easy as you just need to notice them and they would also notice you. I am a timid and shy person to but once i get so comfortable with the person I am befriend with me i could be an extrovert person.i am only introvert to look at first glance but i could be friendly too in a nice way and probably their is a hard time forming friendship when you become choosy. but one thing I have know people are hunger for affection then if you begin to show it to them they would reciprocate back in return. just a friendly simple smile and it friendship begins to unfold.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
9 Feb 10
It also takes me a while to make new friends, too. I have about 5 close friends and that's about it. But that's really all I need. If people don't like you - so what? Let them think what they want to think. You just need a few good close friends and you're set for life!
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
9 Feb 10
I like to have new friends, Mia . We know that everyone of
us is unique. There are people that you like for being they
are and so they responded as you do. But in reality we cannot
pleased everybody. It depends our similarity of likes, and deslikes.
That what makes friendship we have.
So its easy for me if we have same needs, wants,hobbies and likes.
This can make us together and open up for each other.
And this can make us friends forever.
Those who cannot be close to you are not your good friends.
@kd_fmay (554)
• Philippines
9 Feb 10
Good day Mia, making friends is easy for me but finding good or trusted one is hard. Just reach out and prove them that they are wrong in their impressions to you. Always wear a smile and be approachable. You wanna make friend with me? Count me in... :) God bless!
@edrisernawan (5)
• Indonesia
9 Feb 10
hi. mia please send me an email and i want to become your best friend.
@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
9 Feb 10
I think it's not that they don't like you right away, it's probably because you look intimidating so they shy away from you. Like you said, people who get to know you find out they can get along with you pretty well. And I say, those people who take the time to know more about you are those who deserve to be your friends.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
9 Feb 10
Hi Mia. Welcome to myLot. I'm a bit like you. That it is easy for me to open up to new friends. But you're right. That the difficult part is starting friendships. That's why I like it here in myLot. Everything is so anonymous, and it is easy to get, and request friendship. It may not work out in the long run, but at least he initial step is there.
BTW, I'll send you an FR.
@getbiswa2000 (5544)
• India
9 Feb 10
Hi Mia,
Are you worried that most people you meet don't like you? Please don't be. You don't have to have truckloads of friends for the entire life. Only a few genuine and good friends who understands you is all you need. Why should you care about what others think about you? No two person has the same psychological traits. When you are being shy people may misunderstand you as arrogant and pretty stuck up. But if they don't devote enough time to you or don't have insight to learn what kind of person you really are, it would be a wastage of time to be with them anyway. They are the real shallow ones. Why are you worrying your head off for them? All you have to do is just to be yourself and have enough confidence, which I think you still have to build. You are just shy, and I will give it a positive point. Also you don't need to open up all the time. A person like you may get easily hurt. You are kind, soft-spoken and modest. If my prediction is not wrong you are also not good at pretensions. You only stick to your genuine feelings. People may take advantage of all those things if you just open up to everyone. If you are shy and most people do misunderstand you, believe me, god has arranged this things for your own protection, for your own good.
Welcome to myLot
God bless you
@kash11 (27)
• India
9 Feb 10
mia even i have the same problem people see me and think that i am a proudy fellow and dont like to talk to anyone but actually i am very shy person and its very difficult for me to approach to a new face. but now i dont care about them as i have a group of friend and they all know me better so i dont look for friends anymore i am happy with them.
@ksmita (513)
• India
9 Feb 10
hi mia, me too find it difficult to make friends..i always feel people are friendly with me to use me ,,after sometime they are not even bothered to acknowledge my good deeds. people are very judgemental about others. i don't understand why exterior beauty is the priority in making friends. after so many bad experiences , now i'am scared of people..if i meet new people , i feel they just need something, they will take advantage of me..iam really looking for true friendship but i guess it is just not possible..i really want to to how to make friends as iam tired of being alone..