I find it difficult to find friends who are reliable.  Many who seem to like me when we hang out are almost impossible to make plans with.  They often respond by saying they need to check their schedule.  Perhaps it&#x27;s just a polite no.  When we do get together everything is great but it seems so shallow.  I have a lot of friends like this.<p>Beyond the reliability issue I find it particularly hard to find highly intelligent friends.  Most of my intellectual stimulation comes from my work but sometimes I find I want more.  Many of the people I meet who are intelligent and in my field are socially inept.  They can be intellectualy stimulating but deeper friendship is difficult.