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How many close friends do Americans have?

For the following question, by "close friends" we mean people who you trust, look out for you and have your best interests at heart. How many people in your life would you class as close friends?

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Annual tracker / 1002 - 1024 US Adults per wave / Methodology / Download crosstabs

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