Yes, absolutely. I recently counted up for someone that at age 66 I can now count a total of five good friends. I've worked very hard for that total.

Friends--real friends--are the hardest kind of people to find and develop and nurture in all of life. They are also also one of the most rewarding. Every other kind of relationship is better if that person is also a friend.

I never had more than a superficial friend until I was in college. Our experiences aren't that different up to that point. So, no, I don't think you're weird--maybe a little slower than others to develop but I turned out okay (I think). I've had a pretty terrific life and some wonderful friend,s so just hang in there, keep working, it's worth it!

Roadie