you're, what, 12 years old? don't worry about what a "normal" number of friends to have is. be happy with the ones you have! not having any friends is very lonely but even then you should not lose hope. you'll find people you can connect with in time.
this is the ultimate showdown by lemon demon idk its the first that comes to mind
I hear you Chip. I am in a similar situation with the people who I know in real life, but it is not so much slurs and more so manipulation. One is set to clear my wallet by the new year from a stupid bet/dare, despite owing me money. Things will be better soon, I can almost guarantee it.
I only have a couple of friends that I see once in awhile. I have been a loner for a very long time, although I try to be friendly towards everyone. People aren't anything to be afraid of, but one needs to enforce boundaries sometimes. This might include leaving relationships filled with manipulative behavior. Friends support one another's healthy interests; they don't undermine them.
u can now go home!!! (MUCH NEEDED IM SO GLAD I STOPPED PROCRASTINATING LOL)