Honestly, I don't think the two go hand in hand or maybe if working for a big company a person gains a lot of work buddies but that's not the same thing.

Unless you crave human connection, there is no need to create a large social circle because that's what you think you should do....

I used to place a lot of pressure on myself to be social and have friends....when I realised I didn't need to do that because everyone was doing it, I felt free! Of course I need connections, but my hubby and family fulfil that desire...if I didn't have them then maybe I would seek out more friends.

It is so sad, we all worry about what we should be doing when the only thing we should worry about is what makes us happy as an individual. If that means 1 or 2 even no friends...so be it!