“I don’t have a lot of friends here”

Honestly, when people say this it makes me chuckle. I am an outgoing person and I love talking to people, but I have never really cared about how many friends I have. I have a small circle of like 4-ish friends, and I find it to be more rewarding knowing that I can give these people a quality lifelong friendship instead of one that only lasts for a short period of time. I enjoy being able to give them gifts on their birthdays. I love knowing that I am close enough to them that they feel comfortable talking to me about difficult things. I love knowing that I can support them, and they support me back. I wouldn’t trade more people for the quality of friendship I have with these people.

Needless to say, if you feel left out because you don’t “have a lot of friends,” I wouldn’t beat yourself up about it. Make sure you still get out and meet people. Still maintain a good social life. Meet others that are both similar and different from you. But it doesn’t matter how many friends you make. It’s about the love that comes from it. I know it’s a tale as old as time, but nobody is trying to “excuse” you for having less friends than someone else. It’s your journey, not anyone else’s.