I have no friends - need help

I guess the title explains it all. I've recently started living alone after breaking up with my boyfriend, and it's sad to say that he was the only person I ever hung out with besides my family. I haven't made any friends in years, and I'm finding it way too hard to be alone all the time. But I'm shy and live in a small town and don't really know how to go about making friends. Like, the only ones I've had I made in school, so how do you do it now? And I don't mean just meeting people online, I want actual in person human contact. I know I sound stupid for not knowing any of this, but I would really appreciate some help. Thanks to anyone willing to give me advice.
Peace

 

I would suggest going out for walks and striking up a conversation with somebody, have lunch somewhere and just talk with people, ask them how their day is going, really listen, talk about the heat (or cold) the landscape, music, whatever you can think of

 

anytime your in new york give a shout id love to party with ya!!

 

I used to really worry about what people thought of me, but I've realized that most people just don't give a shit. Just go up and start talking to someone. It does'nt even matter what you're talking about, just that you're talking. If they think you're weird, well, you're weird.

 

I'm a hermit, myself... If it wasn't for the internet, I probably wouldn't meet anyone, ever. LOL

However, I did meet my best friend through my sister, she introduced us.

You could try the personals, not everyone is on there to meet dates, some are just looking for friends.

Also, the person who mentioned going places and striking up conversations is right. If you have an activity that you enjoy, perhaps you can find a group to get invoved with.

 

I agree -- it's a good idea to pick an interest and join a group. When I was in Texas, I joined the Writer's Garret and made friends there. It didn't matter that I wasn't a published writer. But you're right about being single after college, the ready pool of potential friends isn't there anymore. Do you have an alternative newspaper in your home town? If so, they may have a list of events where progressive people meet.