Can I meet New Friends in my area on the internet?

I am an 18 year old guy who does not have very many friends if any at all. I very shy because I have met a lot of people who have treated me like crap and have just been my friend to either make fun of me or take advantage of me. So I was wondering if there was anyplace on the internet where I can meet new people who are also looking for more friends in my area. Around where I live. This has to be absolutely free. I dont have a lot of money but I really DO need to find some more better friends that care about me for who I am, not what I have. Can someone please help me out with this?

Can I meet New Friends in my area on the internet?
well, my name is Ganesa, I want to be your friend, but i am not in your area, i'm from another country, my advice is you should be more outgoing, i know this is no easy for someone, but you have to try...being outgoing really helps with your social life... but you know how to do this??? i can tell you some tips:


1.- read the news!! Don´t be at home with nothing to do. Surf the net for recent pieces of information and then keep that in mind. If you find yourself stuck with nothing to say when you're with friends, bring out those topics. You may end up with a heated debate!


2.- Try and set a goal to be outgoing every day. Make it specific: "I will make at least 2 new friends today."


3.- Get out of the house! The easiest way to become more outgoing is to just leave the house. This is also the biggest step. Once you can overcome it, you will find out that being outgoing is fun, and a lot of times healthy.


4.- Get a group of friends and regularly go out. Go to a park, beach, club, bar or any other place you think can be fun. Try to go somewhere you might make new friends!


5.-Start to talk to random people. If you feel terrified by the thought, try by just smiling and saying, "Hi". Not only will this help you in the long run if you are shy, but you will also meet new friends.


6.- Be funny and laugh a lot. This makes the person think you have a sense of humor which is a big step in how to become outgoing.


7.-Just be friendly! Don't hide yourself and voice out during discussions. There's no need to be that shy...


8.-be yourself! Don't try to change who you are, be confident in yourself.





i hope this help you!!! your friend... Ganesa
Reply:Hey we can chat! I like to talk all the time. IM sometime
Reply:whats your area, i'll be your friend. i kinda have the same problem
Reply:the internet is not a good place to finds good frieds. try going out to the mall, clubs etc. places that will entertain you maybe you will meet people. jut remember the internet is not a good place to meet friends. good luck!!!

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