From experience, I think the number one way to make new friends is to have confidence in yourself so you are not too shy to approach people. Try to join different groups around your hometown that would participate in similar interests to yours.

I do know for a fact that it’s not always easy to find groups in the area you live in that would have similar interests as yours.

This is one of the main reasons I decided to create the website BFFinder, to try and make it easier for people to make new friends. It’s a big enough challenge for people moving to a different town or country and to adjust to your new environment, so why not make it easier for you to make new friends!