Why I Only Have 2 Friends

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[@LanaBlakely]

What is a friend-friend to you?

[@hanin2729]

Someone who I can come to even if we didn’t talk for ages.

[@patrice1016]

someone who understands me and doesn't try to change who I am

[@thebox6963]

Someone we can believe and rely on even during apocalypse

[@gabrielgrigore526]

Someone who's real intentions you can never doubt no matter the context

[@prabodhsundarray1140]

A friend in need is friend indeed

[@hopeannsimmons]

“I used to think I was introverted because I liked being alone, but it turns out I just like my peace, I’m very extroverted around people who bring me peace.” -Jhené Aiko

[@boostedboosted3088]

GREAT QUOTE

[@paolapusic3389]

This is exactly me, I just couldn't put it into words myself🙃

[@gimj1_8]

That quote is literally me. Wow

[@mirysick]

Duuuuude, this is so true. With some groups of people I just don't feel like being myself or talking to anyone and with others I never stop talking....

[@annelately]

Same 🙌🏼

[@anaysabelmagcal6276]

“Don’t drink poison just because you’re thirsty.” Don’t surround yourself with fake, toxic people just because you feel lonely. Fall in love with your solitude.

[@RebeccaAbraxas]

yes!

[@Zack-uj2sv]

Life is not legendary if ur friends are not there to see it. Friends make it legendary and awesome. No one can fall in love with himself. There’s always the one waiting for us

[@anythingrandom2247]

You'll find more of these in social media. It made me sick. 😂

[@alext3480]

me

[@edwardzhou8590]

Yes.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.” -robin williams

[@intentionalliving7326]

That is so powerful!! Thank you for sharing it!! 🤗

[@kendra8468]

I love robin williams and this is very good and real sentence greetings from Poland!

[@meenakshiyadav1850]

Yeah

[@pbrucpaul]

Wow, he Really said that? A gifted Comic, but a Tragic end, R.I.P.

[@cryskiiim]

"I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity." - Einstein

[@GoldKingsMan]

My past life.

[@IshaSharma11]

🥺

[@nokzendi3377]

"Just gently and politely kick those people out of your life" ~Lana Blakely

[@CHK-xm1be]

How do u do that??

[@natemarx4999]

"A friend to all is a friend to none." That quote rings true in so many ways.

[@melissapaz6036]

Is that a phrase from cardigan?

[@bedhairismybae5480]

@@melissapaz6036 yeah it is!

[@auralunaa]

Love this! So true 🤯

[@ayla8345]

I don’t get it

[@Wadzizoe]

Which means?

[@LordYeshuaHamashiach]

"Not everyone is worth sharing your life with".

[@Nicole-Hopkins]

Sooo true. I’m finally understanding this

[@EnriqueChocos]

I'm slowly realizing this. Sometimes you are not special for the people you consider special.

[@Nicole-Hopkins]

Gath that’s the truth...

[@karenktq]

That's why I've been using social media less to update people with my life. Not everyone needs to know what's going on.

[@youcantsitwusperiod]

I felt it when she said it

[@evelinadumskyte6186]

I’m slowly learning how to be my own best friend.

[@LanaBlakely]

it's very rewarding :)

[@leaderoftaehyungnation9766]

right? at first i thought it sounded kinda stupid when you say “be your own friend” but it’s honestly SO true! you need to learn to love yourself n be kind n learn how to enjoy being by yourself every so often 😔😔 good luck on ur journey!!

[@Ridhi259]

*Yeah I'm still learning* 😊🙌

[@alashbapaloo1039]

firstly you have to learn how to deal with ur brain haha :)

[@DidiAphra]

me too. i'm taking myself on a coffee date this week ☺️

[@zhinerol]

a friend is someone who defends you in your absence...and true friends are those who accept your good and bad sides

[@andywu346]

When I'm socializing, I'll try best not to turn on my "fake mode". It might sound crazy, but I always want to develop deep connections with everyone I meets. I think some people got scared away when I'm being this honest because I might say stuff that they're not ready to hear from a stranger. But I'm learning not to care about those people who got scared away. I will cherish those who stay. This takes a LOOOOT of practices. There was a time that I tried to fake-mode everyone. It worked, in terms of being a nice guy and not hurting anyone. But it ended up tearing me apart because I don't even recognize myself anymore. I figured that being honest with people is soooo important because it's the only way to show them who you really are. The difficult part of being honest with strangers is that, you need to know how to protect yourself or even back out when you sense something is not right. It's a pretty sophisticated skill, which is somehow fun to master.

[@Blessed_369]

I get you buddy. I'm exactly the same way and some people who are on the other end of the spectrum are taken aback by your level of directness/authenticity and uniqueness. Some may even consider you 'crazy'. It made me doubt myself a lot, but I eventually resolved all of my inner issues and cherished my values and what I stand for and who I really am.

[@andywu346]

@@Blessed_369 I'm super glad I'm not the only one who ends up with this style of presenting myself. Thank you for letting me know!

[@Blessed_369]

Andy Wu thank YOU for sharing your truth! Keep going, cheers.

[@jenniegodoylee7766]

I relate to this 100! I never understood why I was always so exhausted after hanging out or meeting new people and realized it was because I was constantly turning on fake mode and that was mentally and emotionally exhausting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@sohamyogaindia6275]

I feel even I was like this.. I was able to socialize with random people but only if I was drinking alcohol. I have quit drinking now and am curious to see how I feel socializing sober..

[@PhillDrakeEntertainment]

It's better to have 1 real friend instead of 100's of fake ones.

[@LanaBlakely]

no doubt!

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

@@LanaBlakely I never had a friend or a girlfriend. All people always mocked on me why I am today lonely. Never had a date or just a laugh with somebody. Really Lonely. Dont know how to live like that for the rest of my life. and I am 30. Do you think I am overreacting or dou you think people need romantic encounters? Woùld you be sad if every man would have rejected you?

[@mickmay630]

@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 I've never had a gf either, if a girl ever has liked me they haven't really shown it. But I'm about half your age so I'm still surviving. Good luck finding your soul mate. And to any girls that might be reading this, no I'm not interested in online dating. Let's just say I know someone who had a REALLY bad experience with that...

[@AdrienneMint]

Funka Punka I just read your comment and I feel sad for you. But you are only 30, you said. You do not have to have a girlfriend now. It’s fine if you did but you don’t have to. When you meet the right girl, you will have a girlfriend. I am more concerned that you are so lonely and say you have no friends. Can you try to talk to people from where you work? Or maybe your apartment building? You may have nice neighbors who would be glad to be friends with you. Start slowly, just talking to people you don’t know. It’s not so scary once you have done it a few times.

[@PhillDrakeEntertainment]

@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 Maybe you're just about to find your soulmate soon, I never had a girlfriend also and I'm 25. It will happen when you least expect it. You just want to find someone with positive energy who you can trust and open.

[@aliciateresa9776]

It's better to be alone, than to be surrounded by the wrong people

[@olavonogueira8944]

True, I know this from my own experience.

[@wildtheim]

Exactly!

[@ji8198]

True!

[@LanaBlakely]

yes always!

[@kt7629]

100%

[@MisterPol]

"Be careful who you call your friends. I’d rather have four quarters than one hundred pennies." - Al Capone

[@aja6724]

Paul Ratiu I absolutely love that quote

[@spoiled4047]

That doesn't make any cents

[@MisterPol]

@@spoiled4047 😂

[@AfordStandup]

Great quote!

[@noggasaki_x]

AGREE :]

[@xfaroutzx3637]

I think the key word you used.... "safe" really sums up what we should be looking for to feel around the people we call friends.

[@amandamorac]

When I was little I thought "oh no, I don´t know a lot of people, my wedding wil be so boring" skksks Now, I have 2 amazing friends and other people that makes me laugh and distract. Close relationships give life a sense.

[@LanaBlakely]

lol same about the wedding. now I couldn't care less about having a "big" wedding with 100 "friends".

[@amandamorac]

@@LanaBlakely Yeees, agreed, love from Brazil

[@hannahmontana4243]

Same thoughts. I’m still trying to work on my mind about it. But I’m happy I’m not the only one

[@Patricia-fi9zo]

It's refreshing to see someone speak so confidently about being happy with a small circle of friends.

[@222-q7w]

One really needs to think who are real friends and not just hanging on to each or one another.

[@Patricia-fi9zo]

good point!

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

I never had a friend or a girlfriend. All people always mocked on me why I am today lonely. Never had a date or just a laugh with somebody. Really Lonely. Dont know how to live like that for the rest of my life. and I am 30.

[@Patricia-fi9zo]

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't really know what to say to this tbh but attemping to saying something useful I'd encourage you to keep trying to go outside and find nice activities/groups, even if you may have had tough experiences. There are kind people out there and you are surely worth having good relationships.

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

​@@Patricia-fi9zo Did u experience the same things? Like me? Or did u experience romantic Love? Do you think u need romantic love?

[@ReynaSingh]

we're convinced we need lots of friends because we haven't learned to enjoy our own company.

[@alwayscatholicknight7920]

very true

[@BrotherTree1]

We need a balance of our own internal consultation as well as external consultation, regardless of how we're socially oriented in personality. We wither and die more quickly and painfully, if we don't get that balance correct (eg. If one of those two, in my opinion, fundamental social constructs are missing).

[@melie3054]

*laughs bc this is what’s causing 2020 to still suck*

[@samanthamari16]

omg hi i watch your vids

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

I never had a friend or a girlfriend. All people always mocked on me why I am today lonely. Never had a date or just a laugh with somebody. Really Lonely. Dont know how to live like that for the rest of my life. and I am 30.

[@ecomyazan]

It’s not about having a lot of friends or having little to no friends, it’s about what you like and what makes you truly happy. If you’re happy having lots of friends even though you’re not that close to them, then I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. That also goes with having less friends but with whom you’re actually close with. There is nothing wrong with that too if it makes you happy.

[@Pikachuwhereareyou]

Exactly!

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

I never had one friend in my life.

[@adamlindeman5738]

I agree, but the more friends you have, the more responsibility is put on your shoulders to maintain your friendships. So in theory, having fewer friends is more stable.

[@saniapatel3674]

Agreed! That's a pretty good perspective

[@nikvret9544]

I feel lonely because I have no one to go out , sucks

[@devhausstudios4377]

"I don't have colleagues.... I'm a youtuber" LOL

[@cerineche7269]

Making friends and socializing as an introvert in my Early twenties is so hard and I find it exhausting 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jacks.7579]

Getting rid of fake people was probably one of the most important things I did over the past year

[@arfa6924]

Omg same

[@jacks.7579]

Arfa Alim it’s great when you’re content with yourself 🙏

[@arfa6924]

Jack Schroder couldn’t agree more! 🙌🏻 we pray for peace only!

[@killcounter1587]

Dude, how old are you?

[@markwhittaker6866]

Congratulations. You will not regret it.... TRUST ME!

[@azel5026]

Lana is literally my Therapist tbh

[@jianna7682]

Same

[@JaysonT1]

You really might want to look into someone who is actually qualified.

[@aleiocmorales]

"Anything that protects your peace without harming anyone else is encouraged". - Lana Blakely im in love with your eloquence

[@intentionalliving7326]

Beautifully said!

[@joleemaupin4225]

"Why I only Have 2 Friends" ahhh spoken like a true INFJ

[@andrewjonathan7835]

Lots of friends, lots of problems. The older you get, the fewer friends you can trust.

[@drdwgmd14]

Somewhat truthful

[@SoumilSahu]

Lana's "friends" when they see the title: sweating.gif

[@melie3054]

LOL they about to learn real quick what it means to be an “associate” instead 😂😂

[@LanaBlakely]

lolol

[@alexdragon6893]

@doug robertson how you know that?

[@HGAMES69]

@@alexdragon6893 source: trust me bro

[@teresaholl3620]

The older I get the more I realize I don’t have many “close friends” because I place high value on what it means to be a true friend. I can be “friendly” with many people, but there are few people who I feel my soul connects to and understands. Thank you for this conversation 🙏🏽

[@tiagomota4734]

To be honest she gave me really weird vibes in this video...you will NOT have many great friends but you will have ppl you party with sometimes, ppl that you know and like to talk to...her view on the matter its very nordic like, im romanian, we are a bit more closer to other ppl in here even tho we are not best friends by any tretch of the imagination.... its alot about the culture and your sorroundings! It feels to me that it might be extrenly hard to approach her or be with her as a man! Not hatting at all just saying my thoughts!

[@o.o995]

Yes me too! I’ve learned a lot from experience that it’s much better to be alone and just friendly with others rather than having so many “close friends” who are fake. I’m someone who’s friendly with many people but I only have one true friend but we aren’t that close yet. That will just take time though.

[@rns6889]

Very true, I now feel lonely becuase I just realized, I never really had a friend I trusted, comfortable with, open with, or be my full self with. And I really want to find these friends, or an intimate special someone to share everything with

[@DeePeeZee]

@@tiagomota4734 if it doesn't apply, don't cry

[@jboughtin7522]

I think jealousy is very common and is the underlying reason for people not being supportive or negative when you share aspirations. For that reason I'm very careful about who share things with.

[@LanaBlakely]

yeah. jealousy is a terrible disease.

[@GoldKingsMan]

Yea my exflatmate was jealous of my spending money,tried to scam me after.Another one stole my stuff and sold for his travel expenses..

[@ordinarymin]

During high school, I’m so obsessed with knowing people and being friends with them. I always thought that having so many friends or people around you would help you feel loved and happy. But then I got tired, depressed, and realized that it is pointless and only brings self-destruction along the process. It makes you question your worth and everything about yourself. During that time, I didn’t even realize that I’m losing the identity of my own as I try to adapt and like others’ interests (just to you know, ‘strengthen’ the ‘friendship’). But as time passes, I realize that those whom I call ‘friends’ are not even fitting for the word ‘friend’. And that’s how I began to ‘detoxify’ my circle and relationships with people. Now, I’m happy that I have a small and intimate circle of friends. I’ve never been so satisfied with the number of real friends that can be counted with my 10 fingers. Raw and real friends are hard to find but the most precious and luxurious ones to have. I’m blessed that I have real friends in my life and I hope you find yours too! Thank you Lana for this lovely video ❤️ I learned a ton!

[@o.o995]

It’s been 2 years since I chose to be alone instead surrounding myself with fake and toxic friends. Now I’ve surrounded myself with good people however I’m not that close to them so I do feel alone when I’m around them. But I think I feel like that way because they’ve known each other longer than they’ve known me. There’s only one friend that I truly feel like I can call her my real friend. Despite only knowing her for a short time, I feel like I’ve known her for a long time. So currently, I would say I only have one friend. And that’s more than enough for me.

[@Ross-ve9ww]

I like socialising and interacting with people, but developing a really close friendship with someone just feels like too much for me.

[@Xanderex98]

Me too. I like having short interactions with people I never met before. But pursuing a relation with them is hard because I don't wanna force myself to be friends with them. I want to decide to myself

[@islamadil9520]

Same

[@VileficHD]

Exactly how I feel, good luck to us

[@ozgurcaglar8837]

yess its hard and having a "best friend" is the most stressful thing its like being in a relationship where someone controls you all the time

[@Ross-ve9ww]

Ozgur Caglar I agree I just don’t like that clingy feeling

[@DividendBuDi]

You don't need many friends, you need the right friend that will motivate and support you. I'm lucky because my best friend is my wife. Peace

[@Underyourbedeyes]

awwwww

[@shivamPandey-ku5eu]

You just did smart work 😂 by reducing the work of 2 to one person

[@koobifossils7495]

aww that’s so cute🥺

[@craftykatie2524]

I am so grateful that I have found my best friends last year. I'm 22 years old and at the age of 21 I didn't think I would find new friends. These are the friends that don't gossip behind your back and support you like no other. It is really the best feeling in the world!! That you can talk to someone about anything without being afraid of there responds:) hope everybody finds that kind of friends someday.

[@luiramsingzimik4235]

The way she talks, it's like we are in the same room and having a conversation. I got myself lost in between, whether i am talking to her or watching her videos. She just captivates me. Thank you for the amazing conversation we had... 🙂🙂 (after watching this video, do I even have friends!! 🤔

[@ccxmc]

I've always found it very weird to be judged for having few friends. My parents were worried for me, and my dad made fun of me for having only one friend in high school. Didn't help that my brother had like 10 friends either lol. But I think it's because I don't define "friends" as easily as some others do. Some people have a chat with a stranger, then exchange numbers, and think they're friends already. But I'm the type to not consider you a friend until I feel like I know a lot about you. And some people's "friends" are actually their way of networking and having more people to help them out. The only downside to having few friends IMO is that certain activities (sports, board/video games, hosting a party, etc.) without a large amount of people wouldn''t be as much fun.

[@emilie3657]

People who judge others for having little friends have never had someone that they can trust and open up to completely through thick and thin.

[@spookywitch0x0]

True

[@stephanienabweteme5522]

Emilie this hits different- and it's so truee

[@primnovendra8967]

THIS HITS ME ON A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEVEL

[@AFocusedLiving]

My parents do this too much I say to them I'm fins

[@emilie3657]

Faiibiian my dad does the same and its so annoying. Its taken me a while to get out of his standards and make my own. He was a popular at school so u can maybe say thats why he is like that. But i totally get it they just don’t understand that we prefer 3 friends we can trust and know super well rather than 10 that you cant talk abt personal stuff with

[@karenp.castro3417]

It is lonely knowing that your “friends” don’t wish the best for you.

[@missrelaxed3872]

Uggghhh true

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

I never had a friend or a girlfriend. All people always mocked on me why I am today lonely. Never had a date or just a laugh with somebody. Really Lonely. Dont know how to live like that for the rest of my life. and I am 30.

[@missrelaxed3872]

Funka Punka I can totally relate

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

@@missrelaxed3872 You also never had a boyfriend/girlfriend?

[@missrelaxed3872]

Funka Punka I had one ex boyfriend, but I don’t know whether to call him an ex bf or not.... It was complicated. But yes I dated afterwards but never got along with anyone

[@amyw3472]

I had a lot of “friends” in my 20s but once my friends started getting married and having kids that changed. Being single and childless in my mid 30s has truly shown me what real friendship is. I have 1 person that I truly consider a friend and we aren’t even super close. But I know when I need someone or just want company, she’s there for me and I do the same for her.

[@agnieszka4925]

Same here 🙂 I don’t have kids nor do I plan on having them and that’s the reason me and some people who were close to me drifted apart. Our lives don’t have much in common anymore.

[@amyw3472]

Agnieszka I had always planned on having kids up until the last 5 years. It’s odd because I was the one that started working full-time after just getting my associates degree. Because I didn’t really have the “average” college experience, I think I was kind of forced to grow up a little faster than most of my friends. Now I’m trying to figure out what I really want from life while they’re all settling down with school aged children.

[@patsmeinungen9635]

Currently I'm struggling a little bit with the same problem but I have still some friends left who are not married and childless 😄

[@pedrocasonatti8067]

Amy W you should have children & a family. That'd bring MEANING to your life. Hurry up, its not too late, for now

[@amyw3472]

Pedro Casonatti Thanks for your concern, Pedro. I already have family and meaning to my life.

[@xxcxme]

I have 3 friends and our bond is super strong. We can talk about anything and everything and our conversations are non-judgmental, yet at the same time we provide each other constructive, healthy, and thoughtful criticism. It is always about quality, never quality.

[@euroj8172]

Ive had some good friends and some bad friends in my life. Ive realized that regardless of how good you treat your friends, they will be consistent in being either bad or good. You can't change someone by your behavior.

[@antoniofernandez9335]

I NEED a Spotify podcast of her!! Her voice is beautiful and the themes she talks about are sooooo relatable as well

[@matthewshaw8122]

“Friends: 1-3 is sufficient.” Ron Swanson

[@nota7859]

Aristotelis said .

[@NontobekoShabalala.]

I love how relatable your content is❤ "Stop seeking validation externally and start seeking it internally"👏👏

[@JulianLetard]

I see a fellow South African here!

[@NontobekoShabalala.]

@@JulianLetard 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤

[@ryeofoatmeal]

during this quarantine, i haven't met my friends for the longest time. so we had a chance to catch up last week. i wouldn't say they're like friend friends, but more like friends with benefit lol. cos they're many of them like 9 people. i met them and somehow i feel empty, no connection whatsoever. they were divided into two groups talking in different topics... and i just listen and observe. i feel sucks man, this is not what im looking for :/ as i reach home, i cried of how much time and energy wasted. i was wrong when i said miss them, that moment i truly believe i just like to be alone and appreciate my solitude

[@kingofthejungle2894]

I am sorry to read that. But it changes, when you find people, who are like you in some way. Who understand you. Don't give up, find people with similar interests or passions and someday it wil "click" between you an another person. This person will become your friend :) Don't live in the past

[@ukiemontrt7342]

i dont know why but everytime i have watched your video where you're talking i fell in a deep focus just by looking in your eyes it feel like hypnose , this atmosphere make me think that " wow if she wanted to she can make me buy/do everything she want and i'll enjoy do it for her " , i have this weird feeling at every video where you talking right to the camera

[@LordYeshuaHamashiach]

"Anything that protects your peace without harming anyone else is encouraged".

[@CoralBeauty1100]

Love this

[@samri_thebutterfly3599]

Wow 💯

[@yashiguptaa]

Agree

[@claraborrell7676]

I'm 15 and I only have one close friend. I love her but there are some topics I can't talk to her about and things like that. That's pretty natural I guess. When you have more than one friend you can kind of spread out which friends you do certain things with(a friend who you share your love for photography with, another friend who you can go on spontaneous adventures with, a friend that you can talk about philosophical questions with etc). I feel like expecting it all from one person is not super realistic sometimes. But now that I only have one friend, I've learnt how to be my own best friend and do even more things alone. I've always really enjoyed alone time since I was a kid and I've always been introverted. But lately, that introversion has become even more intense. Don't get me wrong, I'm not shy or insecure at all. I'm not afraid of "exposing" myself to the world. In fact, spending so much time being able to get to know myself better, without the voices of others distracting me, has made me be much more confident, I know who I am and I love her. However, I find it hard to find kids my age who have my same interests and view life the same way I do. Sometimes I wish I had more friends, sure. But also, I got me, I don't really need anybody. I'm open to meaningful connections with people but I'm not desperate for them. At first, when my old friends and I started to get distanced I did feel desperate. And that's alright, learning to be "alone" when you're sorrounded by super sociable teenagers might be a little hard, but it's teaching me a lot. Wow this comment is so long this feels like my journal. Anyways. Thank you Lana for your meaningful content, you're so inspiring

[@stephanienabweteme5522]

Sis same, you literally just said what I couldn't put into words

[@purebubbles]

you sound so wise. Good for you for recognizing this at such a young age :)

[@claraborrell7676]

@@purebubbles thank u so much you're so kind

[@claraborrell7676]

It's funny cause right after writing this I met a bunch of cool people and we're becoming really good friends lolsies

[@cherylT321]

You must be an old soul to be so wise so young!

[@saanvalbajaj6052]

She talks with every muscle on face, very expressive..

[@LanaBlakely]

haha, not even sure what it means but I get quite a few of these comments. especially that I move my eyebrows a lot.

[@kylewilliams6346]

Lana Blakely not a bad thing

[@madhurivadrevu5059]

@@LanaBlakely yassssss that's what i said lol. it's really cute

[@danusminimus9557]

I relate, the lockdown however made me feel lonely despite being a huge introvert and I started seeking out more social interactions

[@jasminvelasco5811]

I can relate with this, A LOT!

[@Kate-ko2fy]

i’m in med school and honestly it feels very cliquey, we have a lot of social events that involve partying & drinking alcohol and the more ppl you knew, then you would be on our magazines and photo albums, etc. as an introvert who loves being alone i’ve never felt so out of place 😂 but i have a few friends i can count on and thats enough ❤️

[@g73hc3gsv3i]

"Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none." - Benjamin Franklin

[@sabawhy]

This is possibly my first ever KZbin comment. I don't like talking much anywhere in a virtual space or even real that much. Honestly I only have two or three people I would call my friend-friend, who've stood the test of time. Hardships and moving places really reveals who is for you. And I wouldn't have had it any other way. Recently I did feel like I was missing out on connections but this video made me realize what I already have is priceless. I really loved this video from the core of my heart. Thank you so much Lana

[@ieee6806]

Exactly my words!! (im also an INFP btw haha)

[@LanaBlakely]

aw, what a lovely comment. thanks so much for writing it, I'm glad you did. all the best to you :) x

[@louera]

infp here as well. Hardships and moving really do indeed reveal who your true friends are

[@pj6857]

Such an interesting topic. I would say my answer of real friends is zero. Sadly I knew this way before this video. Maintaining friendships gets harder as we get older or we become less dependant on others maybe. Most people get partners and their time is consumed by them. Enjoy what you have now as you have no guarantee of tomorrow.

[@bubeudeh]

:)

[@BehrangFassihiRad]

Between the soft music and your soothing tone I was so relaxed that I drifted off and missed most of the dialog, but that's kind of what I needed to day. Thank you.

[@tanyaa5655]

“Mejor sola que mal acompañada” translates to better alone than bad accompanied and I live by that

[@QmrZaib]

My best friend shared with me: Philosopher Aristotle identified three types of friendships: Ones based on utility or pleasure, and one on mutual appreciation of each other's values. The first two - 'accidental' friendships - are limited in-depth and don't last a long time. But friendships based on virtues build the strongest connections and last.

[@07wrxtr1]

Well then one must ask oneself: What "virtues" are taught today? Where to people get them?

[@JeongWonTVobabo0813]

Thank you so much for this video i learned a lot..!!

[@Nicole-Hopkins]

Sameeee

[@snowyung9516]

Rasheed oh 😂 I watch your videos 💕

[@tengahmain1055]

Yo Rasheeeeed !!! OH, love ur video brother

[@innazahia9401]

I watch ur vids😊

[@LanaBlakely]

thank you for watching :))

[@fatimatuzahra7631]

I don't have any friends, all of they turn out to be fake.

[@arfa6924]

Yeha

[@melie3054]

Be your own friend, I’m sure you wouldn’t find yourself fake lol

[@fatimatuzahra7631]

@@melie3054 yeah I'm my own best friend, I love spending time alone.

[@melie3054]

Fatima Tu Zahra same, it’s the best

[@gimj1_8]

That's a pretty common experience

[@jenntruong6023]

I have one friend, sometimes hard when she is busy and I have no one else to call to hang out. But nice that I only have her to get presents for (birthday, Christmas) and only have to deal with her personality and not anyone else's

[@raidx258]

A real friend is very hard to find. Chose Carefully. Acquaintances on the other hand are a dime a dozen and if collecting those makes you feel good then more power to you.

[@kaila_]

Lana: "Do you want more friends?" Me: I want Lana to be my friend

[@tibinthomas8121]

Yep. Me too..😭 I really wish I was one of her mates in college or school or neighbours!

[@ichangedmynamealotoftimes]

I consider Lana as my internet big sister, I just love how she creates these videos where it's like we're just casually conversing about life.

[@e.paradigm7415]

I also have two great friends, homegirl. I legit am really happy with that, I know I can truly trust these people and I cherish their friendships. I don't get along with a lot of people, unfortunately, so if I'm able to connect with someone it really lasts a lifetime.

[@marta7530]

Thank you for this video. We should always seek inside first and sometimes we don't because we can't trust ourselves.

[@nazmishehi7835]

Your voice should be used for a meditation app

[@fromaudreykao]

who else is in the satisfied loner club? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@RosemaryTurner2002]

I’m a loner too so I accepted it at this point 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@tamara7301]

Me too!!

[@shannonarchie3681]

ive never been satisfied as a loner but it ends up that way because people arent as serious as i am even if they miss me i feel i was the queit one and when i decided to talk it was always someone else either talking louder, over me and i never really felt like i was really there i guess i realized that i have to be okay with the silence because of mental health issues i have always had

[@fromaudreykao]

@@sij809 i think they could be the best of friends

[@fromaudreykao]

@@shannonarchie3681 hey shannon, you're definitely not the only who feels this way. i often feel this way and i know how difficult it can be. you're certainly not as alone as you might think and there are always supports available to you, including myself 💛

[@missrelaxed3872]

You have 2 friends bcoz you are introvert like me, introverted don’t easily make friends but when they do , it lasts forever

[@polixenikapa4996]

She meant close friends. Also even though extroverts seem like they have many friends that doesnt nesseccerily mean they trust all of them.

[@luisasilva5638]

Im an extrovert and have only 3 real friends

[@ThinkMoneyBenny]

I'm in the "no-friend" bracket right now, just focusing on my family & building my stock market portfolio 💰👍

[@juneinsightfully]

Such a tease, sitting on a porch having tea, in a summer day, looking over tall grass. Hearing the summer breeze over the tree leaves 🍃 just talking. That would be the best 💪

[@JaynDahan]

I've recently reflected on the "loss" of friends so this video came at a perfect time. I've always been comfortable and peaceful with my own company, but at times I feel as if I'm missing out even if I know people drain my energy.

[@matrjmiratovic920]

Same

[@helenawoods]

Just saw this title pop up on my notifications, and I was like "YES!!"

[@ArianaReflects]

Anyone else feel like Lana’s videos are just so meaningful?? .. she is honestly so inspiring ❤️🦋

[@anushkashanbhag6631]

Indeed! I get so excited when I get a notification haha

[@ArianaReflects]

anushka shanbhag yessss me too😊😊😊

[@aboibrahim9710]

I don't understand lana She is hot but doesn't have friends

[@introverthut2984]

As you grow you learn to rely on yourself because only I can be there fully for myself. So in a way I'm learning to be my own best friend.

[@matsuyamaami3596]

I’m agree with you Lana, I think nothing we could do than being a good friend, as adult we don’t have a lot of things we can offer.

[@joshuathinkingoutloud]

I appreciate your authenticity! I only have a small handful of friends as well, but I prefer having less yet more meaningful friendships than accumulating a large amount of acquaintances. Thank you for inspiring many aspects of my KZbin channel.

[@DDFinance]

That’s a lot. I don’t have friends since I was 12 😂.

[@aparna5996]

lol

[@Ridhi259]

same here 😀

[@laurav8999]

I can relate😂

[@arfa6924]

Same

[@tibinthomas8121]

We could form a club!

[@auralunaa]

Quality over quantity 🙏🏼 I personally resonate with other introverts and generally just deep, kind-hearted, high-quality people. Anyone else? 🙋‍♂️

[@julianeuhoff467]

Yep! :) Agree.

[@auralunaa]

Julia Neuhoff woooo 🥳☝️

[@emmaqllt2825]

Same! We’re not alone

[@auralunaa]

Emma Qllt Love it!

[@siebdruck01]

Ohhhh.....i can relate to this video and your thoughts so deeply. I myself have two really close friends, who each one of them are around 15 years around me and i am more than thankful for their kindness, honesty and ability to grow with me with all the love and pain , all the struggles and pure joy. Thank you so much for your words and thoughts, they assured me, how precious we all are in our unique ways of sharing our lives.♥

[@evas254]

Loved this video and the ending phrase haha! I think the majority of the people that knows you does want the best for you, but they often have their own version of what is “the best”, which might not correspond to yours at all. That’s why it’s so important to ask yourself what you think about it, like you said.

[@LordYeshuaHamashiach]

"Gently and politely kick them out of your life" ='D

[@mariashabbir2319]

lol, except its hard with toxic family members

[@alyssarae97]

For me, this came at a perfect time. I was just thinking about how being more alone than not is freeing, in that I don’t have to worry about others judgments about my choices- like starting a KZbin channel! Thank you for your consistently awesome content 🙏🏽

[@iremsu7329]

I only have two really close friends but I still try to have a little distance between us. I don't know why but I'm always scared that someone who I really trust is going to hurt me. So at the end of the day, I'm still my own best friend.

[@emilie3657]

Try not to put barriers of scenarios that may or may not happen. Its like saying im not going out today it may be raining but if u dont go out u will never know. Also if they do hurt you when or if u trust them wholely then try to think it's positive as you do not want someone in your life that doesn't know and understand ur true worth as toxicity brings us down as people. However im so glad u have learnt how to enjoy your own company its a skill many find difficult!

[@vankyre]

Quality of friends is better than quantity. I have 2 close friends that live far away from me, but every time we see each other, it's like no time has passed at all.

[@popcorn0038]

as they said "observe whos happy when your happy"

[@Kasia_Luna]

I resonate with this so much. I only have two really close friends as well as I only want to surround myself with people who help me grow as a person. Maintaining too many relationships is emotionally draining and overexerts me into a state of misery.

[@user-ep4jo1ev3j]

I can definetely agree with this

[@VerenaSatriani]

Quality over quaantity is the best, Lana. You can live your best life even only with two friends.

[@intentionalliving7326]

Well put and so true! 🤗

[@mangaqiqi]

I wish i have 2 real friend (meaning i can call them anytime and u feel like they actually care about u) at 28 year old. Never have those friends and probably never will. So far, my fiancé and my mom are my best friends.

[@fandreamsoul]

focus on quality, not quantity! thank you for this lana, you are a definition of a great friend :)

[@Jane-mb8jj]

I’m so happy KZbin recommended your videos to me. I love your content

[@2230audrey]

It's hard making friends as an adult. Everyone is too busy and at the end of the day exhausted.

[@joanmcmanus5320]

I find myself coming to the conclusion that most people aren't worth more than superficial interaction. I wish it were not so, but it seems to be the case.

[@TomorrowsVibes]

'Latte with Lana' is a great name for these small videos

[@CarolineOxfordIntuitionHub]

Love that you're speaking about this! Many find it hard to comprehend that someone can truly be happy with only a few friends - they pity you etc. But really when it comes down to it, few friends or many friends it is about whatever makes you truly happy - go with that ♾️💜🙏

[@lu.wa.5376]

I use this like a podcast lying in my bed and it literally opens my eyes :)

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

The number of friends means nothing. The quality is what counts! I’d take 2 real friends over several fake ones!

[@MerryOlSoulGigglesmith]

Aww lana said we're extended family 💙 Life is too short to have many friends telling me how i need to live my life. It just gets confusing. I also love being alone in my own little world. Especially in 2020 😊

[@cng1604]

Is hard to trust someone and meet a good friend in life when age grows older.

[@Ridhi259]

*thats the truth* 😬

[@Munahidfrommars]

I’m 16 but same like that’s too much eee

[@Ross-ve9ww]

I’m 18 and I already don’t have any real friends

[@philipjones9586]

The more I think about it, I don't really have any friend-friend right now. I really confide in myself most of the time. In the process, I've had the opportunity to get to know myself better.

[@fandreamsoul]

here's something i learned about advices that i want to share, do not tell them what to do. do not direct them and decide for them. if they follow ur words and they end up in a bad situation, you may be blamed. instead, give them choices. tell them “if you do this or that, what do you think would happen? how would you feel?” show them that they have a choice and it's theirs to make. give ur thoughts if they ask, but do not control them and their choices.