As an introvert to an extent in my mid-20s,I have noticed that once in a while I do get chocked up in terms of finance . Although I usually find a way out somehow,it is a different story with my younger brother .He has so many friends and also few that usually come to his aid and he also reciprocate.
NB. I am a friendly person but the introvert part of me doesn't allow me to keep up with people who I think do not have a direct impact on my life.
I have also made bold steps towards financial independence in the nearest future.
My question now is,can one actually make it without friends?

Sure you can. Its better to have no friends than have friends that are wolves in sheep clothing.

SUPERPACK:
Sure you can. Its better to have no friends than have friends that are wolves in sheep clothing.

But doesn't it make life peaceful but more difficult?

I'm like you also. I just like being on my own evn though I got friends but I just don't like stressing anybidy for anything. It's a good thing.

I can go months without contacting anybody. I'm just living like a ghost.

Who were Abraham's friends?

Who were Solomon's friends?

MufasaLion:
I'm like you also. I just like being on my own evn though I got friends but I just don't like stressing anybidy for anything. It's a good thing.

I can go months without contacting anybody. I'm just living like a ghost.

But for people who have not achieved financial freedom,you know it's hard.

yes.

someone might need to help you to rise and be successful, but that person must not be a friend/relative before it happens.

the person can become one later

kellyjc:
But for people who have not achieved financial freedom,you know it's hard.

You're right.

kellyjc:
As an introvert to an extent in my mid-20s,I have noticed that once in a while I do get chocked up in terms of finance . Although I usually find a way out somehow,it is a different story with my younger brother .He has so many friends and also few that usually come to his aid and he also reciprocate.
NB. I am a friendly person but the introvert part of me doesn't allow me to keep up with people who I think do not have a direct impact on my life.
I have also made bold steps towards financial independence in the nearest future.
My question now is,can one actually make it without friends?

NO

kellyjc:
As an introvert to an extent in my mid-20s,I have noticed that once in a while I do get chocked up in terms of finance . Although I usually find a way out somehow,it is a different story with my younger brother .He has so many friends and also few that usually come to his aid and he also reciprocate.
NB. I am a friendly person but the introvert part of me doesn't allow me to keep up with people who I think do not have a direct impact on my life.
I have also made bold steps towards financial independence in the nearest future.
My question now is,can one actually make it without friends?

You can make it without friends and family but it’s like building a spacecraft all by yourself, no help from other engineers, scientists, physicists and everyone else involved in the various stages and pieces of making the journey successful. You could succeed but you may have so many hurdles to cross that could’ve been made easier if you leverage on the relationships you build with other people. They say nobody is an island.

For example, who will write that letter of recommendation for you for that important job or position you need? You’re in your 30s, 40s and 50s yet you’re asking a friend you just met to write a letter of recommendation for you. You don’t know any single person that can speak about your character on the long term. Who will be there for you when you’re going through tough times, and possibly lend a helping hand? Who will be your child’s godfather, mentor or inspiration? You visit nobody and nobody visits you, nobody even calls to check on you all year round.

Social skills is like leadership. It comes natural and easy for some people while it comes with learning and practice for many other people. What you should do is work on your social skills. Look for resources online, there are even videos on YouTube that will teach you how to build social skills, like this simple one, if you want to start from somewhere:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCxltuzmDI

But I am friendly with my family and colleagues but I don't find it easy to relate deeply with them.