Hi I just responded to you in Advice section but in case you didn't see it, try reading and commenting and posting in General Discussions area - it is where most people "hang out" here :)

I wish I knew. I make friends but they usually leave. let me know when you find the answer

Look at their profile and under the avatar is an option that say Add as a Friend. Send them a nice message saying why you want to be their friend. And yes some will leave and some don't respond much to your input but there's some lovely supportive people here too.

Take a deep breath. Hold your nose and jump right in the deep end!
answer posts on the discussion list. If you see someone that seems to have similar issues or interests, or just sounds ok to you, ask them to be your friend.
we tend to be a pretty friendly bunch.
One thing though, we aren't really sure what it means to be a friend....maybe reading journals...maybe private messaging, maybe just acknowledging you when they see you online.
I'll be looking for you!!!
hugs to you

It is so easy here!
We have so many members you are sure to find some you like and trust.
Welcome! hug

Read the posts if there is some you would like to be a friend of go too their profile (go to their post and click on their pic) and click under their pic about adding a friend. It gives you space to right a little something then it will go to them and they can say yes or no. If they so nay it could nbe they have 30 friend or something!!!! Glad you are here.

I agree with whats already been said. I think the best way to meet people on a forum site is to just jump right in and start replying to topics and posting. that way people can get to know you and chat back !!!

I just sent you a message. Feel free to talk to me any time.