Is it okay to be friendless?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think it depends what you define as a friend. I can count my friends on one hand. But i know thousands of acquaintances. And if need be i would go it completely alone.

I think it depends on if you know you put yourself out there. If you're a good person worthy of friendship, whether you get it back is irrelevant. And if you have good strong morals and values and do not sacrifice them for the expediency of just having other people in your life. Then there is nothing wrong with having no friends. Having friends and keeping them as an adult is difficult as so many things will make denands on both your and their time. Most the time, friendships do not end so much as they reach their logical pauses. If a bond is there it'll revive when possible again.

Bricealan · Accepted Answer

Yes, of course, it is. If you like and are comfortable with yourself, you can exist as 'a loner' and I lived that way for a long time, running, training, and racing, working, and enjoying my work. I had good fulfilling jobs that paid well, and I was contented to be a loner, but did have one good friend at work. So when you say 'friendless' I would have probably qualified as the same person.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

Humans are hardwired for connection, but that connection doesn't have to look like a traditional group of best friends. It can come from a partner or even from casual interactions with colleagues or neighbours.

However, "being okay" can mean different things depending on why you are friendless and how it actually makes you feel.

WhitneySnow · Accepted Answer

I mean, it’s ok, but you’ll be happier if you have friends

Alex-Snow · Answer

For some people I guess so. But I am a social person and enjoy having friends

MissSunshine2 · Answer

Of course. It's hard to make friends these days. Keep putting yourself out there.

Anonymous · Answer

I think so. Its really hard to make real friends these days. I've personally struggled since high school, but I still talk to some people.

Anonymous · Answer

No you do need friends, and there are always places to go where you can find them. You only need a few.

jahaims · Answer

You aren't emotionally healthy if you are friendless

Iron_Man · Answer

Some friends don’t live up to the standard of good people

QuineJessica · Answer

For some people yes

dudeinohio · Answer

Sure

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