I don't have any close friends?

It's a really really sensitive subject for you.

In all honesty I used to feel exactly like you. I moved to the big city and started a life of my own but I never really had anyone who I would want to come over. My old friends were too busy with their own lives also.

I occassionally do see my old friends every now and then. And it's like we were never apart, always try to organise something with them if you can. Trust me they won't decline.

I don't think those "acquaintances" are hanging out with you just so they can't be lonely. They all want to get to know you better.

The best thing to remember is all close friends have to start off as JUST friends. You will find so many people in this world that will change your life. "You're like a pebble and when you drop it into a pond, it makes ripples. and soon, those ripples reach out across the entire pond." If you ever need to talk just drop me a message.

In answer to your question. Why not ask if one of your older friends would like to come. If not. Ask one colleague if they would mind you going with them even if they have someone going with them (If that's not allowed then just do it yourself). The best way to get a close friend though, is to seperate them from eachother then you can see who that person really is.

FROM the bottom of my heart. Best of luck xx

The honest answer is time.

Don't think it won't happen because it will, and you won't have to 'prove' yourself. Just be there if someone asks a small favour and soon enough you'll be friends. Best friends isn't to large a leap from that.