ummm, imo it depends on the quality of friend
id rather be alone than have a bunch of idiot friends who i dont really get along with well, but hang out with because i dont want to be alone, few options or want/need something. also people that are overly sweet and nice i found usually turn out to be terrible friends, most people can be nice to someones face, its not hard, finding someone that can be real with you and respects you is key
but if you dont want any friends you could try getting a girlfriend/boyfriend, theres friendship in that