How do lonely people get friends?

People saying to befriend extroverts, I don't think it'll work out well. You need some one with similar need for social interaction; for example, I don't like being around a lot of people or going out much. If I were to befriend someone that's opposite at one of those, it'll be really hard to build a lasting friendship (I tried). Instead, I made friends with a bunch of other introverts; we talk a lot I'd say, but it's okay if someone doesn't feel like talking or want to spend time alone; we all get that because we have experienced it. I don't get mad if I messaged them and they took sometime to respond because I do the same and we're still cool; we all understand that the other person didn't want to talk at the time. Overtime, you'll be able to talk about personal stuff and then they would be far more valuable and easier than extroverts to relate to.

I hope that helps in any way, and for what it worth, I wish you make some close friends, get to enjoy their company, and make lots of memories together.

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