Use the drop-down menus to identify the underlined part of the position statement as either the topic, the point of view about the topic, or the reasons to support the position. Having one or two close friends is better than having many friends because those close friends will really understand you, and you will have time and energy to care about them in return. Having one or two close friends is better than having many friends because those close friends will really understand you, and you will have time and energy to care about them in return. Having one or two close friends is better than having many friends because those close friends will really understand you, and you will have time and energy to care about them in return.