I'm the type of person who tends (have) one or two good friends rather than lots of acquaintances.
to have
having
both
I moved away from my hometown and I really needed (make) some new friends
make
to make
both
Because I'm shy, I considered (change) my personality to become more outgoing. But it was very difficult for me.
to change
both
changing
I didn't give up (try) to meet new people.
trying
both
to try
I decided (create) a new image for myself.
both
to create
creating
I bought myself some new shoes, new clothes, and even started (wear) contact lenses.
both
to wear
wearing
My new look didn't seem (change) anything.
to change
both
changing
i was beginning to regret (leave) my hometown when, all of a sudden, I got a call from my old friend Jim
leaving
to leave
both
Jim was planning (move) here where I live pretty soon.
to move
moving
both
Jim wanted some advice about finding an apartment but I suggested (share) mine with him.
both
sharing
to share
I really enjoy (have) someone to spend time with, and together we've made a lot of friends.
both
to have
having
