Beer and pizza?

I have both. Do I have to choose?

A few really close friends is the only way to go for me.
Casual friends won't have your back, and stick with you through thick and thin.
They probably won't even help you move.

I think this varies from person to person. Some people are introverted and prefer a few close friends, while others are extraverted and thrive on casual friendships. I'm strongly introverted, to the point that I tend to keep some distance even with my closest friends.

I prefer to go for quality than quantity... Granted that's gotten fairly lonely lately..All of my close friends live 2000 miles away..Also I've bounced around a lot lately so making new friends has been a challenge.

Quality over quantity

I used 2 want lots of friends, now all I want is a few good ones I can always trust.

I'd rather have a few really close friends, but can sometimes be harder to do, depending on one's circumstances.

Quality over quantity every time. Most casual friends are fairweather friends - they won't be there when you need them even if you have always been there for them.

A handful of long standing friends is best. They know where the bodies are buried; you don't have to explain anything. That said, I do like the thrill of meeting new people.

Ihave a few really close friends. Have made some friends here. Met one. Hope to meet more.

For me it's not by how many it's by how much we mean for each other
friendship is a realtion like any other kind of realtion (Value) is every thing
it's the real engine of any healthy realition so more we were valued for each other more we will be very close no matter what.

I would rather have a few really close friends.

'Casual'friends/acquaintances are akin to fallen leaves in that they are easily blown around by the prevailing breezes, True and Close, Trusted Friends are like pure Diamonds, rich, rare, hard to find and should be cherished.

If you have a few close friends the casual part is covered because you can be casual with anyone.

Sometimes though you need mates, people that know and get you. Someone that can give you a hug or tell you you're wrong about something.

That is strictly a personal decision.

Few/Close

Both.

I pretty much don't do friends, I have acquaintances, and "kids" people I partly raised. I get on well with people at work, they would probably all call me a friend, but they know almost nothing about me and I keep it that way. I am the issue, not them.

quality over quantity

Few and close.

False. They're not mutually exclusive and these kinds of things are not one-size-fits-all.

I'm a very few, very close kind of person. But I don't pretend to assume that what works for me is necessarily good for everyone--or anyone--else. My recommendation would be "You decide."

for me, quality over quantity, always been like that.

The latter, and damned few of those.

Very close ones, your going to get casual ones anyway