I Think It Depends on How You've Felt in a Group Setting

i feel like there are friends where we've had a lot of one on one time. And then there's friends who we see each other more primarily in a group setting, and i don't talk to them as much. I still feel closer to some people because of the way they've like made me feel in the past, if that makes sense. What you consider a close friend depends on your personality and your personal preferences. There's ways to be in a friend group and only hang out with people in friend group, but still feel close to someone just because of the quality of conversations and hangouts you've had.