I'm not shy, and although some interactions can be more awkward than others, it's definitely not the awkwardness of starting conversations that makes it more difficult for me to make friends as an adult. I think over the years I've become extra reserved in who I devote my energy to . Also, I'm stringent in who gets access to my intended tranquility. I've always valued quality friends over quantity - Guess that's why I have a puddle of friends instead a pool. But honestly, it's not that I wouldn't value a new friendship, it just seems more difficult to relate and connect on a deeper level nowadays. When we were kids it was easy! Having just a few things in common was plenty to spark a quick and meaningful friendship.