The context of the following conversation is Sasha was at a business meeting, and they met new people.:
Sasha says The business meeting went really well..
The friend responds Were you able to get some work done?.
Sasha responds Yes, but I was also actually able to meet new people..
The friend responds That's great. It's always nice to make new friends..
Sasha responds I don't know about new friends. But some of them will definitely be helpful for new business deals..
The friend responds I think I realize why I'm one of your only friends..