I've never seen this problem down south or even in Chicago.
In Alabama it seems the best way to make and keep friends is to be a charming asshole, and to have some sort of bravado. Being skilled at something also helps but I never really had the problem of making friends.
Also it depends on where you make these friends, work is a horrible place to make friends most of the time. Gyms, hobbies, cigar/spirit lounges, it's easy here.
Like I said, easy HERE. NYC seems to be a hard place to make friends.
In Alabama it seems the best way to make and keep friends is to be a charming asshole, and to have some sort of bravado. Being skilled at something also helps but I never really had the problem of making friends.
Also it depends on where you make these friends, work is a horrible place to make friends most of the time. Gyms, hobbies, cigar/spirit lounges, it's easy here.
Like I said, easy HERE. NYC seems to be a hard place to make friends.