Unless you've committed some kind of atrocity against mankind, then you won't ever be without people who like you. Your parents, for example, are probably the people on this planet who hold you in the very highest regard.
As for making friends, there is no definite method of doing that. Be friendly to others, talk to them even if you're shy or reluctant. I'm very shy myself, i know how difficult it can be, but the end result is totally worth it. You'll know which people you really get along with, and also the ones you don't quite click with, but if you remain friendly then they will too. Unless they're jerkasses, in which case you shouldn't be around them anyways.
edit: welp, ninjas everywhere. Advice still applicable though, forumites are people too.
Last edited by Shook; Mar 18, 2012 at 09:54 PM.