How many friends do you have?
By ladygator
@ladygator (3465)
United States
May 16, 2012 8:32pm CST
I have a few close friends and my hubby is my favorite. I have a lot of acquaintances. And they seem to be kind of important at times. Mainly to keep me from curling up in a shell and not talking to anyone. Also I think that they are good in the way that you can express how you feel to them and then that in turn makes you feel better. But they are there off and on, Not predictable as to when they will be around or not be around. For me thats just fine though because there are days that I dont want to talk to anyone in person and prefer to just do quiet things.
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@celticeagle (168163)
• Boise, Idaho
17 May 12
I have a few close friends too. I also have alot of acquaintances. Or used to when I was working. Am retired now and so I don't socialize as much or going any where where I would meet people. My BFF of forty five years lives afew states away but she has recently got online and so we poke and chat on Facebook. I have some old friends I have met at my jobs down through the years. One that befriended me when disco was popular and we would all go out on Ladie's Night on Wedsnesdays. She and I still talk and catch up ever few months or so. And my friend from my last job has also retired and has had some health problems so I don't talk to her very often. We used to go for walks and such. One old friend, or I used to call her a friend, I lived with for several months and ended up going back to my old place because she was so weird. We are no longer friends. Weird how life goes sometimes. I was really disappointed in her.
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@ladygator (3465)
• United States
23 May 12
Thats great that you still have your best friend. Mine is always there and I am always there for her. Its so importand to have that one person that you can be open with and feel secure and confident that they wont do anything to hurt you. And then there sure are those certain people that yo wish you never even met! That is the reason I dont open up to others that I have not known long. I have met a few people like this and on was on FB. She went all wacko on me and posted all kinds of rude things in my poetry group. I was so suprised at this behavior as I would not expect adults to act this way. And another person told me that she didnt want to be friends anymore. I was so upset and I just didnt know what I had done, she told me that I didnt do anything. She just didnt want to be friends. It was very strange. I mean we were in our late 20's. I too am not working so my life consists mainly of my children and hubby and pets. At times I feel like such an outsider just watching life live all around me. But when that feeling hangs around to long, I spend a lot of time walking with my dog. That helps soo much!
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 May 12
I dont really have friends except my sister and my husband. I find that I take things to heart too much like if they need something I am there but when I need something everyones gone so I dont feel a need to have hurtful things in my life. I choose not to let people in life get too close to me now a days. I have my family and that is ok with me. If I need to talk I have my friends here to talk to.
If were counting all of my friends here then I have a ton!! Lol.
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@GardenGerty (160909)
• United States
17 May 12
You sound an awful lot like me. I like people, and I can be friendly, but I also like my own quiet time. I have one or two really close friends and lots of online friends. They are nice to have but so is personal space.
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@ladygator (3465)
• United States
22 May 12
Garden,
Yes we do seem to share the same thoughts on friends and personal space. There are times when talking and enjoying friendly company, and then there are times when solice is just what we need. I tend to think that the decisions to include both into our lives helps to promote a good sence of well being. I am the type of peron that can go see a movie by myself and sit outside and enjoy a nice meal.
@kukueye (1759)
• Malaysia
17 May 12
There are many types of friends that hang around me, but those who are trusted which i hang around or are willing to hang around me , are only few like 2. THe others are just not my enemy but friends which i do not divulge my personal thinking or views and are more just like normal friends.I prefer to have few good quality friends rather than many friends who are useless and give more problems.
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@thepooloflust (163)
• United States
17 May 12
I have two close friends. Although I think it would be nice to have more friends, I'm not friends with many people because for one I'm really shy, and like you I like my space. Also I don't really trust anyone because you never can tell who's telling the truth and who isn't...
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@sweetplayer10512 (44)
• Philippines
18 May 12
I have few friends, since I have "real" friends and just some friends, crazy I know but there are people who keep on pretending to be your friend for the sake of favor and stuff. So I still prefer few but real friend than those pretentious friends.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
17 May 12
I have quit a few people that I consider my good friends. We aren't able to hang out as often as we like but when we do it's like we haven't missed a day together. We have such a good time. A lot of my friends are individuals that I went to high school with. I'm happy that we have kept in touch throughout the years since then.
@alutka (211)
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17 May 12
personally believes that it is better to have even one friend, but that was true, than many falszywych.Nie I have many friends, I do not like artificial knowledge, true buddies know when I feel like pogaduchy and when I prefer to stay alone with you, and it is the price most.
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
17 May 12
Friends can really add meaning to our lives. I have a lot of friends. But, I think, they have this degree or level. I will do my best to classify them. They are classified into 3 - just "friends", close friends and best friend. Just "friends" are those acquaintances or the friends of my friends. My close friends are also my relatives. They are the ones that I always go with particularly on social gatherings. I can count on them most of the time,if not always. Finally, my best friend is my wife - she is my partner - in times of trouble and fun. And now that I'm a member of this community, my lot, I can add more of my list. Thank you.
