The people with lots of friends are typically quite immature, with immature gangs of similar people. The more analytical you are, the less patience you have for group dynamics.
This is a load of cobblers written by someone with a superiority complex and likely who needs to be the centre of attention at all times so can’t cope in a group.
I have what is considered lots of friends, gathered from all stages and parts of life. I have friends from primary school, secondary school, uni, first jobs. Friends 20 years younger and 30 years older.Neither I or my friends are immature or lacking in intelligence.
I make friends easily even at nearly 50 because I have put the time and effort in to widen my social circle, treat people with kindness and don’t expect every single person I meet to become my personal fan club with all my specific interests and opinion in common.
One of my older friends, now in her mid 70s, has more friends than anyone I have ever met, and she is not immature or lacking in analytical skill. She is one of the most interesting, intelligent, kind and socially skilled people I know.
The main reason people are drawn to her is she is not a condescending, self-centred misanthrope with delusions of importance.
People will make friends with people who like them, not those who seem to consider having to speak to people a chore or are on the look out for proof they aren’t as deep and intelligent as you. Most people can spot someone who wants a transactional relationship with them and will avoid them.