Look, I'm a recluse. I generally hate people as a whole, but having a few good friends that you can share your hobbies with or shoot the bull with over a beer or whatever makes life a little sweeter. I know people that have 400 "friends" and seem to know everyone. They are always hanging with somebody and rarely alone. Ugh! On the other hand I have a few friends and we have some shared hobby or lifestyle or whatever, but we can go months without seeing each other and that's OK. I could use a few more. For instance I don't have a fishing buddy. While I like fishing alone, its nice to share the experience sometimes, especially when the other guy and you look at the world in a similar way. In another thread I posted that our goal (DW and I) is to get some more friends. Not a herd of them, just a few close friends to hang out with, share good times, etc. Still, no one should be telling anybody whats best for them or suggesting how many or what kind of friends you should have. If you want none, I get that. If you want a constant stream of them so your never alone, I don't get it but you should do what makes you happy. Not what some writer says should make you happy.