My closest friends remain home in the US, and I met the oldest of them when were teens, in school and via the neighborhood cafe/tea shop. Friends that i made later (but who are also close) were made in Miami Beach during a time when we were essentially the only African American women who lived there (we were a smaaaaalll minority back then, as Miami Beach was practically undiscovered by the rest of the country and was primarily inhabited by retirees, gorgeous gay boys, and European production companies. Once I moved to Europe, my closest acquaintances here came via forays into the music scene, and then later, my church. I have few friends via work because I rarely can stand any of their personalities. All in all, I'm good though

I'm surprised you all make good friends at work. I can't think of any I have from all my millions of jobs. Probably because I never really like my jobs or truly feel like myself at work.

I have one good friend from high school.

One good friend from a trip to India where we were roommates for a month. Now we follow the same spiritual path and talk about almost anything. I think she's the closest friend I have.

A few friends from graduate school.

A couple close friends from college.

One through a professional networking group.

Org friends have a special place in my heart.

I find adult friendships don't stick very well. I meet lots of people in classes, at work, clients, wilderness trips. Sometimes they feel strong, then they fade. I think the deepest friendships form when you're young and developing a worldview.

Either growing up or in the military for the most part.