I didn't have parental guidance, and I was more introverted at one time until I made a resolution to be more extroverted (and I'm still somewhat introverted, an

I didn't have parental guidance, and I was more introverted at one time until I made a resolution to be more extroverted (and I'm still somewhat introverted, and happy I am too). It's something that's 100% in your hands right now. Go out and meet people. Get yourself on a path to being someone who is more social and outgoing. There's nothing preventing you, with time, from having more (better) friends and being just as social as others. It's very human. Starting points can be Meetup groups, hobbies, co-workers, even pickup people if you want to meet girls/guys, it doesn't really matter... just start getting yourself out there, and practice turning acquaintances into friendships.