Introverted Writers Group discussion

Hi, I just wanted to know how you can make friends when your an introvert? Like most introverts, I find it difficult to talk to people, to even be around people is a lot to ask sometimes..
I feel, the quiet social anxiety most introverts feel for most of their life.

I like being an introvert, but sometimes it has it's disadvantages. People easily misinterpret things about you, especially if your a shy and quiet introvert.

Making small talk is so boring, but essential when your getting to know someone.Since I meetup with a friend yesterday, and we were hanging out and getting to know each other and went to see a film at the cinema, then he drove me home. However my other friend is jealous, and assumed that me and my friend were doing more than just meeting up with each other. He is depressed and relys on my to support him, but I can't take it anymore, so that's why I meetup with my friend, so I would have someone I could meet in person and talk to. Why do I have to be the person that is burdened by his problems. He always acts as if he is the only person in the world that has problems, but I have my own problems, and he is making me feel depressed and worthless. Why can't I have friends besides just him? He isn't my boyfriend, so what is his problem? Whenever I have friends there is always a lot of drama. :/ I am 25, I am going to go back to college to get a maths qualification, that I need. I love reading/poetry, music, films/tv, going to the cinema. Yes to other people is uncomfortable and draining, that's why I like some time to myself after spending time with friends. I feel anxious/nervous around people, especially if there is a group of people. I am not currently working, but if I was I would probably plan to go out with people after work, things like that.

He has a lot of problems, he suffers from depression, and some sort of personality disorder.
I totally understand what you mean about being used by other people, when your an introvert. There is only so much that I can take, before, I have had enough and have ago at the person, that is supposed to be my friend. No one listens to me unless I am shouting at them. People are only super nice to me because they want something from me, they are manipulative. Once thy are satisfied they always leave and then ignore me. They make a big deal out of being my friend, but at the same time the hate my guts.