Ideally, how many true friends should a person have in order to be happy? What are the types of friends that one should have?
For example, I would say that outside my family, I could call 4 people my true friends (for reference, they are A, B, C, and D).
A is best for serious discussions about the world, and for a new perspective on many issues. We can (and do) have mindless fun also. For emotional situations, she may not agree with me, but she is a good listener.
B is automatically supportive if something is wrong, and she usually has a good solution. She likes my sense of humor the most.
C is so upbeat that I almost forget my emotions with him. If I am stressed, I always look for him. He is a practical mentor, who helps me make decisions about school.
D, like A, can have discussions, but still have fun doing nothing. Like B, he is emotionally supportive. Like C, he is always upbeat. I have not known him long, but he is the most likely to defend me.
2007-01-29 03:33:58 · 6 answers · asked by bisous148 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
As you pointed out, you have friends who satisfy your different social needs and I guess that's what determines the kind of people that you choose to keep as good friends.
If your current friends don't satisfy your need for a certain kind of conversation or socializing, then you could make other friends who do. Having friends with a wide range of views and opinions on things makes life interesting.
Having said that, there is no such thing as too many friends, and in my opinion it's our interaction with other people that makes for an enjoyable and fulfilling life.
2007-01-29 03:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by LordZicon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good friends are very hard to find ,so when you find one try to keep them forever.The more friends you have throughout your life the richer your life will be, seems like you have good friends.Good luck.
2007-01-29 03:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Lety 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing like that it deiifers to individual some do not have even one
2007-01-29 03:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by david j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you really need is one really really good trusting friend and you will be happy.
2007-01-29 03:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many as they want.
2007-01-29 03:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Frank O. American 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as many as they can trust
2007-01-29 03:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by The H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋