ashers, I have Social Anxiety as well. I don't have many friends, but the ones I have are very precious to me. With all of them, it took a good year or more to really get close with them. I am very cautious about who I open up to and want to "let in". As Skully said, just keep trying...it's hard for you and me to admit this because of our low self-esteem courtesy of the social anxiety, but there are people out there who find us likable enough, and maybe even lovable. Don't give up.