To me this has nothing to do with recovery for me. I have always been a pretty independent, person. I keep a few close inner friends for long periods of time, even though I don't even live anywhere around them anymore.
Let's set aside for a moment the concept of recovery. Let's embrace the idea that its in our best interest ALWAYS to keep ourselves unentangled in other peoples messes. That doesn't mean you show lack of care, but if asked, you state how you feel. If they go a path that you know is going to make you uncomfortable with how YOU feel, then part ways with them.
Everything else is static noise. I care if I have friends certainly. But I care more to not have drama filled ones.