Is it better to have a few close friends than lots of casual friends?

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Selected thesis

It is better to have a few close friends than lots of casual friendships.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Close friends can help you grow as a person.

  • Pro claim 2

    Close friends make it easier to get through hard times.

  • Con claim 1

    Having lots of casual friends encourages you to have new experiences.

  • Con claim 2

    Having lots of casual friends makes it easier to avoid social drama.