Do successful people have more friends than unsuccessful people?

[scott04sa22]

Do successful people have more friends then unsuccessful people?

[MrChinaski]

Successful people tend to have wider social networks so I imagine more friends, but many of them more acquaintances. In terms of friends that would actually help them move house, recover after relationship breakdown, etc. I doubt it.

[OneViewpoint]

Successful people probably have more friends than unsuccessful people. They also have more hangers on, an entourage, or whatever you want to call it.

[CuriousTenya]

If we define a friend as some buddy (someone who simply wants to spend time with you, or supports you conditionally) than definitely yes. They have wider social nets. I don't like to use the word "friend" for that though.

If we define friend as someone who's there for you during the dark hour, then it is hard to tell. Many claim there might be less of those, if you get to know people while you don't struggle.

[Iron_Man]

Ask, Donald Trump

[Laurenvol]

they have better contacts yes

[Pterodon]

No. Less. But they have lots of associates