Building Friendships

I realise that I need to be DIFFERENT from my parents ! I want so much to do things differently from them. It is not that I do not appreciate them for what they have done for their kids, i.e., me and my siblings, but I just feel that its too much scarifice and hard work on themselves ! They worked so hard so hard in their younger days and now are left with little or no real friends to hang out with. I want to be different. I want to build a strong network of friends, so that I can maintain healthy lifestyle and relationships even after I retire. I am sure I can do this.