Well, there could be some correlation if not causation as it were, between Sebastian Baun and myself at least, with a tiny bit of introspection:
I didn’t have many friends as a kid. I was fine with it.
Yet, starting from CB radio and then the Internet from 1988-today, I’ve gathered thousands upon thousands of friends. I know their names and something about them all. Can’t recall them all at once, but I know them when I see them and I have a friendly feeling.
Am I making up for not having a big circle of friends in the 4th grade?
Sure.
I think it’s because “my people” weren’t around there; meangirls controlled all friendships and lack thereof. Get past their power and suddenly, I’m likeable tongue emoticon
The “best friend” thing? I’ve had a few through the years. But I prefer a large quantity of better friends. “one and only” concept never seemed viable to me, as I’d expect too much out of a single person. But out of a multitude? A bit here, a bit there, etc.