Making friends for me is an impossible mission as well and I live in a place with over a million people in it. I know surrounding yourself with positive friends really helps the healing process. Usually friends just come and go without even trying. But the best way I know of to make friends is to get out a lot. School, parties, even social clubs or events you can find. After I move I'm going to create some Xbox LAN parties, maybe join some clubs too. There are deals on groupon and living social that are like small events you can join. Like wine tasting or paint balling and plenty of restaurants.