But as the story of Mumsnet forum userPoshpaddingtonshows, numbers mean nothing.
Its how you treat each other that matters.
And when her besties wedding was approaching, the woman crossed too many lines.
But reading the story, the bride still sounds excessive.
Part of the reason might stem from our formative years.
But the bride repeatedly refused to empathize with her.
True friendships are built on interdependence, therapist Sam Louiewrites.
Its not one way but a relationship where both can rely on each other as needed.
Healthy friends also do not exploit or manipulate others into always caring for their emotional needs.
And people picked up on it.