Making friends

I had someone ask me about making friends, and I cannot tell you how often this subject comes up!  So, the real question is HOW to make friends, and the real interesting part is learning how to KEEP friends.  To help with this topic, I refer to a trusty resource, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People.  Here are some quotes from the book:
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”
“Winning friends begins with friendliness.”

I think this subject emerges due to the common knowledge that people with friends statistically rate themselves higher on happiness scales.  So, naturally, Dale Carnegie's book would address happiness too:
“Everybody in the world is seeking happiness—and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness doesn't depend on outward conditions. It depends on inner conditions.” 

So, the next time you think you need more friends, or are struggling to make friends, check out Mr. Carnegie's book.  I'm sure there is something we all could take from learning more about making friends and keeping friends.