How many friends do you have?

Answer this honestly. How many people do you have in your life that you can honestly call friends?

I honestly do not have any. It's mostly by choice. People really just don't do it for me. I have nothing against them, but I am at peace when I am alone. I never seem to click with the people I meet, but then again I feel like I am not really exposed much to people outside of work and the craft beer "scene" (I hate that word but am not sure what else to call it), and I have little in common with them. I do desire true friendships with people on my wavelength, but I don't feel like I am suffering without them either. I would rather be alone any day than socialize just to socialize. Phony socializing just seems so awkward to me, but to most people it seems like second nature.

I have a whole bunch of acquaintances but nobody I feel like I can call on at any given minute.

 

I have one true friend who I know beyond a shadow of a doubt would be there for me no matter what. I could call her day and night if I needed her. But I wont, because I don't like to rely on people lol.
We've been friends since we were 10.
Edit, I forgot to mention 2 other childhood friends I still consider friends but we rarely see each other. We pick up where we left off when we do though. Actually I rarely see the first friend I mentioned either but we text all the time.

Then I have a group of casual friends I've known since my early 20s. I used to be closer to them but life just kinda happened and we drifted. But we still get together around once a month or so to hang out. I dunno if I would feel comfortable calling them if I really needed help or someone to talk to but again that's probably my own fault because I dont let myself rely on people in that way

 

Ummmm....

 

I am lucky because I have quite a few good friends and I do value that a lot.

 

As we all get older, friends have their own responsibilities and commitments, so they often cannot be available at a moments notice as in our younger days.
I still have a few people who I could trust to help me, but with Jane and three grown up children, such moments never really arise.
These days it is more about drawing on their expertise on work situations, most of which is over the phone.

 

20 real friends

 

This doesnt surprise me, you seem like the type of outgoing, good humored person who attracts people to them easily

 

Almathea

He is a good man

 

i wish i knew, but really its been ages since i've been in touch with anybody.

 

Probably 1 true friend, and then a hand full of good friends.. and a moot.. lol

 

About 5.

 

Thanks Mel. Most of them are from my time on active duty.

 

Me too. Those are my close friends.

 

Two. Three if you count my younger brother.
There are probably quite a few who would say they were my friend but they're acquaintances, which is fine.
I adore many of my acquaintances.

I could also turn to many of them if I needed help. I don't think someone needs to be a friend for that.

 

You know, when you let people assist you in life, you're actually giving something very valuable.

 

My friends are really amazing people. I don't feel worthy. They must see something in me, though. My inferiority complex is legendary.

 

What's that?

 

Many Many Years Ago An Elderly Man Told Me That When You Are Over 50..... If You Can

Count Your "True" Friends On One Hand.......You Are Truly Blessed.



Cheers Glen.

 

At any age

 

2 oldest and closest friends. We've known each other since we were 5. I have a few very good friends who I also keep on touch with through the years, despite moving to new places, etc. Then I have friends, people I have clicked with through work, hobbies, school and circumstance. I like them and care about them, but whether we would stay in touch if our paths in life changed I am not sure.
It gets harder as you get older to make new friends. People are set in their ways, routines and mindsets.

 

I need to work on being a better friend. It's been difficult for me to make intimate connections. Being honest can be really difficult sometimes. Especially when you've been soul searching and lose track of who you are.