I can certainly relate. I only have a small core group of friends who I've known for a long time, and they helped me get through my rough patches over the years. I have many acquaintances, but not many friends, and I don't make friends easily. I don't know what it is, maybe I'm just somewhat closed off to people. I've had some bad relationships over the years, and maybe I'm just scared to open up completely to people. However, I'm very thankful for the 3 people whom I truly consider to be like brothers to me. Without them life would be harder than it already is.

My advice is to foster the friendships you already have and realize how important they are - probably more so than the aspect of making new ones. Good luck!