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Understand that it's the quality of friend that matters, not quantity. Avoid people who make you feel bad. Surround yourself with friends. Be persistent when it comes to finding people you like to associate with. Embrace the fact that everyone is different, and enjoy it. Rise above labels such as being “shy” or “different.
Remember that just because you have a lot of friends or are in a crowd, doesn’t mean that lots of people will cure your feeling of loneliness. Use being in a crowd to meet different people and identify people you can form quality relationships with. Sometimes we feel lonely or alienated from a group because of the people we’re around – sometimes we view them as friends – are mean to us, make fun of us, or are not supportive of us. Don’t spend time with these people. Leave the group and find another group of people (or individuals) who do appreciate you for being you, who are positive, and who are supportive. Identifying good friends and enjoying their company in a crowd or at a party is important to not being lonely in a crowd. Your friends will not only offer you support and make you feel connected to the crowd, but they can act as a bridge to meeting new people. If you don’t connect with one individual or group, look for others. Don’t give up. There are a lot of different people out there. You might find that you feel completely out of place with one group, but totally connect with another group. Sometimes you might not be able to find others who are like you. Instead of withdrawing into yourself, try to view this as a good thing and try to get to know people who are much different from yourself.  You’ll potentially grow as a person. You might discover that people you share much in common with people you thought are different than you. You’ll come to appreciate and enjoy diversity and differing opinions much more. ” Being shy or different is no reason to feel lonely in a crowd. If you embrace these labels and use them as an excuse for your loneliness, chances are, nothing will ever change. Studies have shown that people often avoid socializing with people who seem to be shy or withdrawn. Instead:  Try to see yourself as a social person. View being shy as something that you can overcome. Realize that there are people like you out there, too.