I have many acquaintances but few close friends. I have a large, loving, extended family though. I feel more comfortable being with my family/relatives than with friends. Also most of my acquaintances are married with children with lives of their own, so they don't have time to really socialize. I spend my time with my husband-to-be and our few friends and my family. I'm sociable and superficially friendly, but I don't let many people get too close to me. I don't want to deal with their issues on top of my own. lol. I'm content with just my love, family, and three friends. I also am on the loner side, preferring my own company to others. I don't think I'm lonely. But I do prefer to spend time alone or just with my love and family. My fiance is very supportive though and he's my best friend. I think if you have just one really good friend, that's more than enough. My mother is my best friend too.