I'm a male introvert with very, very few close friends. I can make casual friends no problem, but I'm rather particular about the type of people I'd want to be serious friends with. Difficulty: I'm an atheist liberal eco-friendly vegetarian tech nerd who doesn't drink, smoke, or do drugs. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 47 answers

Lately, the concept of "friends" seems to have become incredibly diluted by the casual use of the term by Facebook, MySpace et al. But in "the real world" what do you consider to be important when you are making and becoming friends? Is it how long you've known someone? How frequently you meet up? What you have in common? Something more intangible? Also, I'd love recommendations of any books looking at the psychology of how people become friends.
posted on May 14, 2008 - 21 answers

How do I meet people with similar interests? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 8 answers

My good friends' cat just died. What can I get them/do for them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 27 answers

Netiquette and/or legal requirements for posting stories and pictures of other people?... [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 7 answers

I need help finding some old friends - lots of details given. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Does reading "How to win friends and influence people" will help me win friends and influence people?
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 18 answers

As more of my friends take up blogging, it becomes nearly inevitable that I'm going to show up in a blog post somewhere. This makes me somewhat uncomfortable. Is my discomfort justified? And if it is, what guidelines can/should I ask these blogging friends to follow to protect my privacy? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 29 answers

I've been through some setbacks lately that are really garden variety in nature, but have really taken the wind out of me for some reason. As a side effect, I find myself unable to spend time or talk to my best friends in the world. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I tell my friends and family that I'm just not going to move home? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 23 answers

How/where do girls meet other girls in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 11 answers

She never invites me anywhere. Why am I excluded, is it on purpose, and what can I do to fix it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 21 answers

There are times that I find it really hard to "understand people". Two questions have been weighing on my mind this weekend. How do I accomodate people's practical needs that I'm not familiar with? How do difficult people make and keep friends? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 22 answers

Some friends of a friend don't seem to want to know me. At all. Which makes for some really uncomfortable get-togethers. Looking for suggestions on the best way to deal. [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 37 answers

Friends breaking up--do I really have to choose? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 29 answers

I’m worried about an old friend of mine who lives far away and has been going through some tough times. I want to be a good friend to her, but I fear that she might rely a little too much on my long-distance friendship. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any groups like the Algonquin Round Table around today? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 8 answers

I have very few close friends. Most of them I have known for a few years (on the internet) but have never even met. I've never known how to have a superficial friend. I don't keep old friends. Has there been any research on how many close friends people usually have and keep during their lifetimes? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Why do I seem to "change" friends every 2-3 years? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 15 answers

Please help me meet good people in NYC! [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 17 answers

Please help me survive the weekend with a friend's obnoxious dog! [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2008 - 28 answers

I'm meeting my boyfriend's friends for the first time this Saturday - at a birthday dinner (at a restaurant) for one of them. I would like to bring some sort of token of thoughtfulness or something to the birthday girl... nothing expensive as I don't want to seem like I'm showing off or anything (and I'm a poor college student anyway)... thoughts? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 39 answers

Can you recommend books, movies, or essays with good portrayals of friendships or people's social circles? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 30 answers

Help me think of gifts for a small group of very special people. [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm moving to Venice/Santa Monica and want to meet good, intelligent, normal people in my age group. How? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Do people with under-developed social skills know that their skills need work? If so, how? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 23 answers

Help me meet geeks in Vancouver! [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 6 answers

My roommate's long-distance boyfriend asked me to help him surprise her. But I'm afraid he might be the one who gets surprised, if she's sleeping with someone else (I'm not sure). What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 30 answers

I'm compiling a list of popular bon mots of the kind that are usually written in yearbooks, memory books, autograph books, etc. Things that are typically written by adolescents and teenagers to their friends and classmates. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 50 answers

How do I deal with a sociopath that is connected to my social circle? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 34 answers

So, I moved to lovely Seattle more than a year ago and I have found it near impossible to meet people (I now understand the "Seattle Ice"). Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 16 answers

How do you include yourself in exclusionary conversations? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 25 answers

Can I hide a facebook friend from another friend? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 32 answers

Who has imaginary friends, and why? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 31 answers

Is my friend being petty, or should I try harder to patch this up? Long explanation... [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 73 answers

Help me be a more carefree person on a roadtrip, with someone who is having post-breakup depression, and who has always had terrible taste in music. [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm planning a high school reunion for my class and the two classes that graduated after me. Am I overlooking any planning details? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to buy a friend's car. How can I ensure that we'll still be friends after? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 17 answers

How to run a busy schedule and not lose friends along the way. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 19 answers

How do I tell my roomate/friend that his girlfriend is coming over to our apartment too much? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2007 - 39 answers

25 and No Friends, Cliques Everywhere. What Am I Supposed to Do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 34 answers

I'm a first year business undergrad. Not even a month into University, and I feel overwhelmed and suffocated. Help me deal? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 21 answers

Help me stop meeting more acquaintances and start meeting more close friends [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 19 answers

Girlfriend vs. friends: how to bring the two together? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 34 answers

I've developed a bit of a crush on a girl that I consider to be a good friend. How to tell her that I have these feelings for her? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 33 answers

[ChicagoFilter] I moved to Chicago recently, and I'm having difficulty making friends and meeting people who are around my age (early 20s) who share similar interests -- and I am looking for suggestions on how to branch out. (mi) [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 31 answers

I am looking for a good way to use my iPhone, Mac, and/or .mac account to keep track of small amounts of money that my friends and I owe each other. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 14 answers

How do I go about dating a friend? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 22 answers

What degree of indepdence is appropriate for a long-term relationship / marriage? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 49 answers

Hey guys, I need help making a mix cd. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 18 answers