I totally can not relate to the article at all. I would never start any activity with the goal of making friends. So much so that I find the concept of 'making

I totally can not relate to the article at all. I would never start any activity with the goal of making friends. So much so that I find the concept of 'making friends' absurd. How would one be able to make, to fabricate, friendship? Friendship is a sentiment I'd develop towards a person I like and value. And from this feeling I become a friend to them. If the feeling is returned, I am lucky and relish the moment of this mutual positive feeling. If I were to feel lonely I'd start an activity I like. Start playing a team sport. Be a good team mate. Friendship will eventually develop over time when the group is right. You like intellectual challenges? Join a Chess or Go club. For Chess or for Go. Friendships will develop if the time is right. I find it very strange to attempt to fill the void by socializing.