5) Commit to community. Friendship is not just about a one-on-one relationship, but it can also entail the good feelings you get from being part of something bigger than you. Traditional communities involve neighborhoods, workplaces and places of worship, but new ones can be built in any way you desire. Think of interests you have that you might have some time to devote to. From volunteering with homeless pets to cheering on your team at a pub, from taking up tai kwon do to joining a knitting circle, from a neighborhood listserv to just teleworking from the same coffee shop at the same time each week, becoming part of a community will expose you to like-minded people and give you an important sense of belongingness that goes beyond even the beauty of individual relationships.