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So it's my fault for having expectations...? No offense, but this advice doesn't seem particularly helpful, and maybe even triggering for insinuating it's the depressed person's fault they're upset about the situation.

I feel the same way a lot, and am always looking for new friends but I'm generally too shy to approach people, or simply don't even know where to start. I'm fairly new to these boards, but I'm open to talking and offering support when you need it!

I'm an artist, and I somehow managed to become good friends with one of my heroes, a great artist I admire and respect greatly. He's exactly the kind of person I want as a best friend, non-judgmental, funny, caring and kind. But being a popular artist, he has tons of friends and little time for me, ...