I think the word "need" is the key word in your last thought.... or better: People who have high self esteem and are not suffering with depression don't need people around them to make them happy. They will enjoy having others around at times. But being alone doesn't make them lonely.

We who are depressed probably don't enjoy much of anything, right?

I don't mind posts that are "books" lol but you gotta put some paragraphs in them for me

Depression is driving your thoughts. They will spiral ever downward till you can get a handle on them. I hope that's soon...with someone else's help if need be.

Why not tell the person that you're always looking for new friends, how about catching lunch or coffee sometime?