It is better not to have a large group of "friends" than it is to put up with a backstabbing, rude group of jerks who are incessantly hurtful, depressing, and upsetting in their behavior.
I can't please everyone. Some may hate me, hurt me or wish I didn't exist. But I won't hate them, because hate will stop me from being happy and to look forward to a good life ahead of me. I maybe nothing to some, but I appreciate those people who always remind me 'Hey you're definitely something' and I give them much love and respect as well.