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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think "4 or 5 good friends" is too ambitious.  All you really need is one good friend, maybe two, and then a good number of friendly acquaintances.

A few suggestions--reach out to your family and old friends regularly by phone, skype, whatever.  I'm from here but my best friend lives in Philly, and she is still the person I call or email when it counts.  Sometimes you just need to talk to someone that's known you since you had braces.

Also, don't just be a joiner, be the organizer.  It's fine to belong to groups, but taking on a leadership position is how you really get to know people and become entrenched.

Join smaller sub-groups.  If you are in a church, join the chorus.  If you are in a volunteer organization, join the board.  Etc.

Start a daily coffee/tea/ice cream run at work, or start a lunchtime walking group.  Work friends are a different beast from real friends, but they can become true friends over time, or at least close acquaintances.

Some groups are more social than others for some reason, so keep trying.  Something like tennis or a musical ensemble where you meet regularly and share a passion, but also have plenty of time to socialize, might fit the bill.  I think people say "volunteer" as a knee jerk reaction, but many volunteer opportunities don't actually offer opportunities to see the same people over and over again to develop relationships.

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