Personally I think I prefer to have a few really close ones - a deep relationship is much more valuable than many superficial ones. Please give a reason for your answer if you can be bothered : )
2006-11-01 16:01:13 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
If I really had to choose, it would be the few close ones - though I have and enjoy having both. I'm very much a one-on-one person with my friendships. I like to find that one special quality in every friend that no-one else has and just talk philosophy or whatever with each individual (people are always more open when you're alone with them). But then, it's great to be in a group where no-one knows your personal secrets and you can just goof off with them. The diversity of the people and the kinds of friendships I have is amazing and from my best mates, to colleagues and the guy I chat to at the servo, I value the interaction with all of them on some level. Sometimes the people you're not really close to at all give you incredibly valuable insights into the world and yourself - as this site may illustrate to those of us who take it a little bit seriously.
2006-11-02 03:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by The Mad Shillelagh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you about a few close friendships is much better because deep relationships are more valuable. I think it comes down to trust.
A friend of the family once told me that if you can count your real friends (as opposed to not so close ones) on one hand then you are a very rich person. I think she was right
2006-11-02 00:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by chelles_insanity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel pretty much the same way. I am looking for quality in my relationships with people not the quantity. I would much rather have a few that are close than have a ton that don't really matter much to me. A healthy balance of friends is always best. You have those ones that you are really really close to and then you have those ones that you see from time to time and that is ok too.
2006-11-02 00:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by swtz69drmz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a few real close one is the best
I thiny you are right in that a deep relationship is better for both parties than a hundred of casual acquances
I would much rather one person I can trust with anything than a hundred people who I can talk to but not go deep
2006-11-02 00:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by 1-4-all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now I have both but if it came down to it I would rather have a few really close ones.
2006-11-02 00:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by daimond_princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id prefer few close ones and thats what i do anyways, bout 5 friends that really close , other people i hang out with to but i could care less if i didnt
2006-11-02 00:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer just a few close ones.
2006-11-02 00:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by LC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few really close ones.
2006-11-02 00:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not have both. You have your friends who you hang out with and share secrets with, but I think having some not-as-close-friends is important also. If you have a job, it is helpful to get along well with your co-workers. I have worked with some "friends" for several years and while I don't invite them to go out for drinks, or to hang out, I am grateful that I know them and enjoy their company during the time we do spend together. My choice is to have both.
2006-11-02 01:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Julie W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can never have too many friends. I prefer to keep friends at a bit of a distance just cause I have kids and I don't want them to get hurt by any of my friends social behavior. Silly? I find that people can be harmful..Friends..who needs em- We all do, don't we?
2006-11-02 00:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by fe2bsho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋