Is it normal not having a best friend?

I have friends(few, btw), but I can't consider any of them my BEST friend, and so do they with me, because they have "better" friends from other social circles

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Based on 50 votes (44 yes)
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  • queued

    I'm one of the few that I know of that doesn't but, hey, I'm one other. Normal enough I guess

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  • captainpooppants

    I have no true best friends myself. I'm social and have a lot of acquaintances but there's no one person that I hang out with all the time. I have matured really fast I guess and I have out grown worrying about social status and other people. I try to focus on self improvement.

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  • zackattack

    Plenty of people don't. In fact I'd say most males don't, and that includes me. Plenty of girls don't either. Doesn't mean there is anything wrong with you, it may just be a point in your life. If you really want a true best friend now try reaching out more to your friends.

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  • I have 4 best friends.

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  • Mando

    Its funny how social circles run and get ranked. But you're saying you'd like someone closer to you - so get out there and cultivate that relationship.

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  • yesnomaybeso

    How old are you? Once we grow up we dont usually have bestbest friends :o

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    • Dad

      Yes trueish. But generally you have a partner who you love.

      I think what originally constitutes a best friend when your a kid is if you live the closest to the other kid, than anyone else (ie next door would be ideal)

      Similarly when older, you need to be more present in others lives socially.
      I've got a best friend, his name is Jack Daniels, but he always runs out! (I think he may have a problem)

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      • yesnomaybeso

        I do have two or three friends that I absolutely love, and it's a nice feeling :)

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      • la_la_la_la

        Hiya,

        There's always his partner Jim Beam.

        I never did, & I never wanted one. I had close friends, but I think the “best friend” is a myth. When you're little, you tend to move in the same circles.

        I always wondered what happens if you fall out with a best friend, which you will, & when you leave school you're unlikely to see/talk to each other again. Once you're over a certain age calling someone your best friend seems a bit creepy.

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        • Dad

          Well I mainly wanted to make the point that I feel that most people who fall 'in love' with their partner, may in fact feel that this 'partner' in their best friend as well.

          So therefore you CAN have a best friend when older, except likely not platonic anymore!

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