I wouldn&#x27;t have any friends if it wasn&#x27;t for football (Soccer). I am painfully shy, but through this shared team activity I&#x27;ve gained many people I know. So the first advice is hobbies.<p>The second piece of advice is if you are anything like me, it&#x27;s not necessarily a group of friends you are looking for - it&#x27;s one or two deep friendships. Concentrate on a couple of key relationships and maybe more will come through that!