How do I add friends?

Answers like that can be found on the FAQ page (frequently asked questions)

Since it is tricky though, I'm happy to walk you through it. There are two ways.

#1: Click on a person's user icon or name.
Click on their username again.
In the upper right corner, click on the plus sign and the image of a little person.
Fill out the "friend request" (you can leave it blank or say something like, "I liked your forum post, I am also a female trying to lose weight, let's be friends"
They have to "accept" your request.

#2: go to "friends" in the main menu
Click on the third option "request friend by username"
Address a friend request to whomever (like Bob34543) with or without message.

Good luck! Welcome to the site