Re: BuddyPress Friends on-line plugin development – any wishes?
…..the trend is your friend 
I agree with you that too many options will confuse people, but this is not too much and I strongly feel those options will provide a great user-experience.
We currently do have the tabs “Groups”, “Members”, “Blogs”.
Why not having a tab named “Friends” ???
KISS
Keep It Simple & Stupid
