This is a great topic and something I've struggled with my whole life. I enjoy being with people (eventually) but since I have a lot of anxiety in new situations and with new people I'm not likely to put myself in situations where I'll make new friends.

I find work the easiest place. It is less intimidating to ask a co-worker to share lunch in the cafeteria than to invite someone to get together over the weekend.

Zen - I wish I knew you....I love animals and have liked a pottery class I took in the past.