Why Is It So Hard To find Friends Online And Locally?
409792
To tell you the truth, I would never suggest trying to find permanent friends online. Although there are many exceptions to the rule, you never know what you are going to get on the other end. There are people that have somehow stumbled across and IMED me  online that I would never in a million years talk to again ..and honestly wish I had never met. There are lots of weirdos out there, and they seem to get even weirder online. I've seen everything from people begging for money to hypocritical Christians that thought they were in love with people they never knew. Anyways, my suggestion would be to get more involved in things face to face in your community. Try taking up new hobbies or going to a few college classes. Just get out there and keep trying. Maybe take some classes on friendship and dating(they do exist) and then perhaps you will find someone that lives closeby and that has a lot in common with you. Rely on the internet as a last resort, but then again that is just my opinion.
171538
Seek out Yahoo, MSN , IRC messengers and chatrooms and since there are numerous users online you will have a good opportunity to seek out a chat friend with ur specific interests. But ofcourse this may take some time since you may have to distinguish the chaff from the grain in the pest infested chat rooms. Happy chatting
560675
I'm not from Paducah Kentucky but I just had to say your not a loser for wanting to meet people in your area.  It's normal to want to make friends.  Good luck and I hope you make some good ones.
546326
I have my theories on this, and it is SUCH a good question...\nI think that people who are playing the field online are mostly people who are relationship addicts and people who avoid true intimacy...let's face it, people...how hard is it to meet someone in real life, really?  If you open your eyes and your heart,  if you are TRULY looking to date,  there are interesting people out there EVERY SINGLE DAY who are AVAILABLE, in REAL LIFE...and totally local..I think that a lot of these people on the single's sites are maybe even married and are looking for a thrill on the side...at least a cyber thrill...which is TOTALLY lame, in my opinion.  I tried internet dating for an entire MONTH...but I found I need a real connection...the best place to find people is in places where people are doing things that you enjoy...I personally love bookstores and the library...\nwhat a cool question!
374437
I found my best friend online - my wife.  It was nearly 4 years ago now.  Keep trying - but never rule out finding friends in the real world - they tend to have less to hide!
1043604
finding friends on the internet and through yahoo questions is not a good idea, and that was not the purpose of yahoo questions, just find friends in person!
1053945
If u want to earn more friends here in net means just log on Messenger and try to find them. there U can make more friends.\ngood luck
920200
it could just be your computer becase my friend has that same problem where it says people are online when there not. Also you have to remember that myspace has over a billion people on it so it takes longer now then it ever did in the past.
1068187
I feel like that sometimes... Like you don't have any "real" friends and have to talk online.  Just think of your aquaintences... the people you see every day but don't think much of.  Co-workers, the people at the grocery store... anyone.  They are all potential friends, you just have to ask them.  Ask someone to grab coffee with you, or go shopping with you.  Ask them over for a neighborhood gathering.  You'll be amazed at how many people really care.
356783
get a new online friend
786102
Lots of people are joining social networks now a days.\nYou can search for the concerened person on popular social networking sites like Myspace, orkut, friendster.\n\nGood Luck
57284
Friends come from all over with varied backgrounds.  Keep looking and asking.  You can talk to me anytime you want. bye for now
642765
Wrong!!!! Real life.. think about it,, the word "REAL" says it all. I am sure that having friends on line is fun, but there is nothing like having a friend to hang out with, to hear their voice, to share clothes, grow up together, have sleep overs, there is NO comparison. You need to get out of the house and meet some people....GOOD LUCK!
377941
well what do you enjoy doing, you won't meet friends on here thats for sure!!!!!!!!!! think about the things , places, hobbies you enjoy, join groups etc.... like minded people often click together, if they share things in common. good luck
453909
That depends on what kind of friend you desire.  If you want an on line friend you can enter chats or respond to people who answer your question here.  But, if you want a friend who you can do things with, confide in and share your world with face to face, then you have to go out of your comfort zone to meet people.  You should know what you are looking for, however.  Make a list of what you want in a friend:  which qualities do you admire, what can't you tolerate, what do you enjoy doing with other people, etc.  Then take a good look at yourself.  What makes you a good friend to other people?  Look for people you enjoy being with, those you could support and those who could support you ethically, morally, in principal, thought and deed.  Most importantly, be yourself.  Know what you are all about, what you will and won't do to maintain a friendship.  You'll find that some people will just remain acquaintances and others will become lifelong companions.
236270
There are probably other sites that are better for making new friends.  Have you tried Friendster.com?
1065130
people may not be true to their details on the internet. I myself haven't beem truthful many a time and so did many of my contacts who usually chat to me...well, its all in the game. we get to have some expectations and people expect to project themselves in a very highly manner... so when you tend to gain friends without having to show your true self.. you tend to extend the boundaries of your abilities to something which you may not actually be capable of ! so.. ultimately, internet is strange place and you must be lucky if you could find a soul-mate!!!