Being a stutterer has helped me build long-lasting and real friendships and relations over my lifetime. It makes sense if you think about it. The people that are kind, willing to listen and are patient are the type of people that you want around you ... regardless of whether you stutter or not. If you're surrounded by shallow, judgmental people, they will stab you on your back one day, regardless of how fluent and charming you are. I've started seeing my stammer as a powerful tool that I possess that shines light on the true character of other people I meet. But You cannot expect to be closed off and expect to make friends, you have the take the initiative to go out and socialize....