Well being "nice" to people has got me a long way in life.

I have been "nice" to to 8 main young people (formally children and a couple of teenagers), and I have provided LOYAL support to them all for many years- most are adults these days.

They all DEEPLY love me, despite the fact that I am a 38 year old, obese, scruffy, non handsome, poorly dressed person that does not drive or have much money.

To make friends, at least with people that are worth being friends I suggest: caring about them, being supportive, listening to them, being interested in their lives, and being tolerant/ non-judgmental.

I am an ugly, 38 year old guy, but I have plenty of friends / family that DEEPLY love me. I don't have a partner that is correct, but I am so loved and valued by people in my life, that I am still a happy person. I am so lucky for all the love I have in my life.