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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I say this kindly, but you sound very needy.  Your post is all about what these theoretical friends would do for you, the hole in your life that you need filled.

Can I suggest trying to shift your focus a bit?  Look for other ways to bring meaning and interest in your life: a new hobby to master, something educational - some kind of goal to work toward.  At the same time, stop thinking about what you need from these friends, and think instead about what you can do for them.  If you are emotionally take-take-take, that will drive people away.  But if you are emotionally and intellectually satisfied with your new hobby/project, you will bring more to the friendship table than you take from others.

As a bonus, taking a class in something that interests you is a great way to meet people who have similar interests and free time.  You do have to stick with it for a while before you can expect those acquaintances to develop into real friendships, but see above: the goal is personal fulfillment through other means while you start laying the groundwork for long-term friendships.[/quote]

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