To think most friendships are built on unspoken hierarchies?

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There’s often an “alpha” friend - the organiser, the loudest voice, the one everyone accommodates. No one talks about it but it shapes everything.

Yes, and if you progress in life and get above your station, your "friends" will drop you like hot potato's.

Absolutely. Going through this now. My close friend just had her wedding and it all became clear who is at the top of the hierarchy and who are the less favourable ones. Don't be a threat with your achievements/ stay in your box and you'll make it up top