I'm slow in making friends, says Blake Lively

Actor Blake Lively says she finds it difficult to interact with people and make friends.

The 31-year-old actor said even though acting helped her in developing self-confidence, it still takes her time to feel comfortable around people, reported Contactmusic.

''I am much less inhibited and more open with people than I was when I was younger. Acting did that for me, but I'm still slow to make friends.

''I'm not the type of person who meets someone and after a few minutes, I want to exchange phone numbers. It takes me time to feel comfortable with someone," Lively said.

The "Gossip Girl" alum believes if one has "self confidence and a strong sense of determination'' then ''you can make your own luck''.

''Even as a little girl I would think 'It's a good day to be happy'. That kind of thinking and feeling has stayed with me my entire life and I hope I never lose it.

''If you have self confidence and a strong sense of determination, then good things are going to happen to you. You can make your own luck, even when life throws roadblocks in the way," she added.