At first dont wory to much about having alot of friends. As bad as it sounds the more money you have the more likley your are to get friends. On the first couple days apply for different jobs so that you can have a better salery. With a better salery you can then work on having a career. plus you cant really do much with freinds if you dont have the money. I have played this game several times and each time I have played with different people and each time I loose friends at the begining of the game, but dont worry, you will meet new people! I find the best thig to do, after your social status is up, try to find a man or woman (depending on your charecter) and take them out alone a couple times. After a while they will ask you on a date but only if you take them places they watnt to go. By having a boyfriend or girlfriend your happy, confident, and less stressed. Hope this helps!