I'm very lonely. Please help. Best answer 10 points?

[music_aficionado]

I'm a 26 year old male from Bangalore, India and computer engineer by profession. I did have a few good friends earlier. As it turns out, they ended up to be fake people, so we parted ways. Now I'm really friendly and kind with everyone, yet I have just one best friend, who's my friend since 23 years and my only true friend. But he's very busy with his work, and we talk only once in a couple of months. There are a few other guys, but they're not the type to hang out with. Whenever I call them out, they give some lame excuses. As a result, I feel really lonely. I have no one to hang out with. Malls, movies, restaurants, parks everywhere I usually go alone, or rarely with my younger brother who's just a little kid. Wherever I go, I feel so jealous when I see other people enjoying with large groups of friends.
I've made loads of friends through social networking sites, a few of whom are really close. But they're all in different cities, so I can't hang out with them.
I'm just an average guy with respect to looks, money, status etc. And I guess I get along really well with people. So why is it that I'm so lonely? I'm a simple person, so I don't like stuff like partying mainly because I don't smoke or drink. Please I need advice. How can I make some good friends, with whom I can share my thought and feelings, and also hang out? And at 26 years, am I too old to make friends? Many times I cry softly to myself, because I have no one. Now please don't say men shouldn't cry. If anyone else in this world had a life as wretched as mine (not only loneliness, I'm talking about every aspect of my life in general), he would have committed suicide. I'm surviving with only tears, and not killing myself. Please help me make some good friends. Thank you.

P.S. Last time I had posted this question, many people suggested I get a girlfriend. Kindly don't tell me to make a girlfriend. Girls in India only get into relationship with rich and good looking guys, and don't give a damn for a guy with good personality and friendly nature. I'm neither rich nor good looking, so getting a girlfriend is impossible for me. And I don't even think about this. All I need are some good friends with whom I can hang out on weekends and have some fun.

[Jordan]

Jesus

[cool.mac]

dude ,come to the point , don't mess up with long description,you may not ended up with a solution ,re write your question with short and to the mark .point to point

[Jenny]

There's a certain beauty in being a lone wolf. You have more time to do the things you want to do, like take introspective walks, read books, write and other solitary endeavors. But It's also nice to have friends. Sometimes you need that one person to talk to. You can play games, hang out or even just talk on the phone. So consider these suggestions to meet people and form strong, lasting friendships. well take your time, and don't rush.
-Spend more time around people. If you want to make friends, you first need to put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you're still in school, sit somewhere with other people, it doesn't have to be the 'popular' table, or a crowded one, but one with at least 2 other people. Remember, friends seldom come knocking on your door while you sit at home playing computer games.
-Join an organization or club with people who have common interests. You don't necessarily need to have a lot of common interests with people in order to make friends with them. In fact, some of the most rewarding friendships are between two people who don't have much in common at all, but if you like a specific topic, try searching for just a location. It's a great way to meet new local people! Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, BlendAbout and Google+ are great way to meet new people and learn more about the people you meet. A church, Masjid (mosque), temple or other house of worship is a great place to start since you have at least have a religious faith in common.
-Volunteering is a great way for people of all ages to meet others. By working together you build bonds with people, and you might meet others who have a passion for changing things the way you do (a common cause).
-Make eye contact and smile. If you have an unfriendly countenance, people are less likely to be receptive to your friendship. by not squinting (get some glasses), looking bored, frowning or appearing blankly deadpan, folding your arms or hanging out in a corner; such habits may make you look troubled or disinterested.
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Start a conversation. There are many ways to do this; a comment about your immediate environment (The weather is a classic: "At least it's not raining like last week!"), a request for help ("Can you help me carry a few boxes, if you have a minute?" or "Can you help me decide which one of these is a better gift for my mom?") or a compliment ("That's a nice car." or "I love your shoes."). Follow up immediately with a related question: Do you like this warm weather? What kinds of gifts do you normally buy for your mom? Where did you get shoes like that?
-Make small talk. Keep the conversation light and cheery. Even if you're complaining about something, make sure it's something you're both dissatisfied with, and emphasize the positive—how such a situation can be avoided in the future, or alternatives. Bounce a few words back and forth for a little bit. Many conversationalists say that it is good to follow a 30/70 (30% talking, 70% listening) pattern during small talk when possible.

[Andrew]

I'm very sorry to hear about that. I'm just now learning this, but I've found that if you make a deliberate effort to reach out to others, being as genuine as possible and not letting yourself be defeated by shame or awkwardness, you'll often find people who want to connect as much as you do.