I'm fine at making acquaintances. When I was in school that was good enough to develop into a few friendships. Now that I'm middle-aged, everyone is busy with work and children. I truly struggle to find anyone I share any real interests or connection with where I live because it's not a highly populated area. And there is other stuff ... but long story short ... I get how hard it is to make close friends.

As for the clinging, I seem able to give people the time and space they need (platonic friendship-wise) because I recognize that's healthy. I'm used to my alone time, so I can manage it and not irritate or overwhelm people. Of course having several good friends would help with the desire to spend all your time with just one, but if we were good at that ....

If you don't mind my asking, are you clingy because you're desperately lonely? Or is it an attachment issue?