I think for me it is a mixture. I have lots of friends who are more than acquaintances but with whom I have quite superficial relationships but I would still go out of my way to help them in times of need on a practical level, and then I have a very select few who I would do anything for and would be there for them on every level. Of the two groups it is my close friends that are more important to me and I value deeply, and it is ONLY those that I would turn to for advice (or more correctly listen to) if I needed their help. But I do need all my friends as they all bring something to my life.
How about you?
2007-08-09 21:23:27 · 20 answers · asked by Louise H 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
ninerfan22 - I wanted your opinion not Will Smith's. Or do you not have one of your own?
2007-08-09 21:36:13 · update #1
it is very important to define what a friend is, versus what an acquaintence is. if you are always the one to pick up the phone and call them - they are an acquaintence - or if they contact you only because you contacted them, they are an acquaintence. if they go a step further and check on you without your having to call them (like try a period of time where you dont call them and see if they contact you) - then they are probably a friend.
now to your question. to be honest the people who have lots of friends don't really have lots of friends, they have lots of acquaintences and a few friends. most of the time due to time constraints you can only really develop only so many real friendships. so it is better to have a few close friends than many acquaintences. but usually you have to have many acquaintences in order to have a few close friends. they work together
2007-08-09 22:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by art_flood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few close friends. People that you've taken a long time to connect and grow with. They're like family at that point.
2016-05-18 21:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True, we should all have some close friends and also a larger number of friendly acquaintances, as I think of them. How do you tell the difference? Friendly acquaintances will do favors for you if you ask them. The close friends know you need help and give it without having to be asked.
There is a flip side to this coin, also. People are judged by their friends, and by their enemies. A person with no enemies is one who tries too hard to please everyone and ends up not completely satisfying anyone. Do not be afraid to displease someone with whom you disagree. Your true friends will still be there.
2007-08-10 01:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its better to have a few close friends then lots of fake ones. when I was in High School my dad used to tell me that after I graduated I would only be able to count my friends that I keep in touch with on one MAYBE 2 hands. I venomously denied it saying I would always be friends with everyone. Now looking back he was right. I have 3 best friends and we do everything together. sure there are times when we go out with a bigger group.... but its always the times where me and my girls get together that are the best and leave me with the more meaningful memories. I wouldn't trade those 3 girls for a billion friends.
2007-08-09 21:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like having a few very close ones. I have many friends that are acquaintances plus some at work, but the few close ones are the ones that are important to me.
2007-08-09 21:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by alis_n_1derland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
over the 16 years since i have been on this earth i have had a few close friends,it used to take me awhile to trust people but i seem to have a sixth sense now,i know have 10 close friends(we will still be so when we are all old and grey)and some friends who i have yet to have that level of trust with the other 10,although they have not hurt me yet.
so i guess i would prefer a 'few close' friends.
2007-08-10 00:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few close ones who can be trusted. they understand you and willing to lend u a listening ears. rather than many friends who are just acquaintances and yes, you guys may get along fine. but, they dont really know your thoughts and your feelings.
2007-08-09 21:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer a few close ones. Having many friends can be taxing. Constantly having to manage your time to get to everyone can be a burden.
2007-08-10 17:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by midnight rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not the issue about having many friends when in time they will be the ones to ruin your life or do something bad about you
what;s important to have real friends.. even if its only 1 as long as that friend would love to stay with you till the end, good or bad... through anything in life
2007-08-09 21:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by Pi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got friends I can count on the fingers of two hands, acquaintances are more, but shallower.
2007-08-10 04:02:28 · answer #10 · answered by for Da Ben Dan--Dennyhill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋