People say such things but I really wonder why it is worth a try. I have been around the block and opening myself up, in the last 10 years, has just lead to unspeakable selfishness.

I joined my condo's board. I was convinced that I had to do newsletters and the minutes of the meeting. This was a ton of work. And I only really did this for friends where I lived. What happened... after I left the board.. no one does the newsletter OR the minutes, and the trustees must have talked crud about me because my neighbors all I like I am a child molester.

I just think that in the last 10 years people have gotten very selfish. And thus, a great way to be miserable is to try to befriend them. Work on yourself.. be your own best friend... that is the thing that is worth a try.