When I was younger, I would attract the type of people who only wanted me around to make themselves feel better. It hurt a lot and took me a while to figure out that I didn't need people like that in my life. I was better off having no friends than friends like that. I eventually made some real friends that are real kindred spirits.

Have you thought about joining something like a book club or an outdoor group - something that matches some of your interests? You might be able to meet some like-minded people who could turn out to be good friends. It's a scary step to take, but you have to put yourself out there if you're make friends.