How to make (girl)friends?

Im "that girl" that has had a strain of serious-boyfriends ever since high school. I've always hung out with "his friends" and never learned the skills to make quality girlfriends of my own...

Last month, my boyfriend left for duty overseas (not Iraq) and he will be abroad for an entire year. I've lived in Tacoma for 3 years and dont even have any girlfriends to call or go out with! Im a bit depressed and missing my boyfriend, but am motivated to go out and have fun with some girls to get my mind off of him!

Im intimidated to just approach a person who looks nice and is about my age... Im not involved in any groups or clubs... and Im sketched-out by those people who place ads on Myspace and Craigslist (sorry if youre reading this and are one of those people)...

What are the first steps to making new friends?

How to make (girl)friends?

The first step is as simple as just getting involved in the community. Join a gym, or a local art class or yoga whatever motivates to get out of the house.......I've found that neighbors that are your age or maybe a little older are alot of fun to hang out with too(if you have the right neighbors) coworkers can be get girl friends too. if you have a job (i hope you do) get to know one of the women there, maybe in a week ask her if she wants to go to lunch with you on your break find little ways to make friendships be bold and just walk up to people and say hi, What can it hurt right?

How to make (girl)friends?

Join something in your community. Like a yoga class or art class. Something that interests you and then you will meet people who like the same things you do!!!

How to make (girl)friends?

just doing what you are doing.

sift through all the junk, and make a choice.

everybody needs friends. regardless of age.

email me, let's talk, who knows, we might become long distant friends, and maybe in time, you will find some closer to you.

also check google, look for free penpal sites, they are free, most, and you could find someone closer to you too this way.

How to make (girl)friends?

Do an activity that make you interact with people. Yoga is more an individual activity.Do some volunteer work. Book club or theater or acting class.Hope this help .Good luck !!!