It’s always amazing to hear from someone who gets where I’m coming from. I also have a very small circle of close friends but for the most part many of them don’t even live nearby (some of them have moved away). Like you said, quality over quantity means everything to me. I think blogging has really helped me meet some very interesting people, though, and I’m grateful for that.

I hate to agree with you but, yea, our generation seems to have a huge problem making meaningful and lasting bonds with other people. And it sucks for people who DO want those kinds of bonds because everyone else is following the status quo. The dating field is an even bigger mess and honestly, it’s scary to me. I just wish I could get past the uncomfortable period and move to the more meatier, interesting stuff, but hey, I guess it’s there for a reason. On a more positive note, I think you tend to attract people who are just like you. If you are quality, you’ll eventually find it. I have to say that many of my friends are very good people and I am happy that I met them, whether it lasted or not.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Travis! Hope you have a good night.

I think that’s a big problem with our generation though (gen y) in that it’s almost become the norm. I know people that go through a boyfriend / girlfriend a week and think nothing of it.

I mean seriously… I’d rather be by myself or doing something with friends than dating someone just because it’s what OTHERS expect.

Which… bringing me to my next point: people with too many friends.

That isn’t to say you’re only allowed to have “so many friends” per se, but I’d MUCH rather choose quality of quantity when it comes to good friends. My immediate circle of CLOSE friends is actually quite small, as I like to get to know someone fully instead of making a half-assed attempt.

So basically… I think our generation almost has a very real and large identity crisis going on here. People are too worried about appeasing others and looking popular that it seems like hardly anybody is real these days. Everyone always tries to put on some act and loses all aspects of originality. I wish people would understand they don’t HAVE to categorize themselves… they can be whatever they want! They don’t HAVE to fit into a social clique to be accepted.

Anyways, I’m done with my long-winded comment here… good article!
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