If you're happiest with just a few close friends instead of a large social circle, psychology says you probably have these 7 traits - Silicon Canals

"Ever notice how some people seem to thrive at huge parties while you're mentally calculating the earliest acceptable time to leave? Or how your Instagram feed is full of group photos from weekend brunches with fifteen people, but the thought of coordinating that many schedules makes you want to take a nap?"

"I used to feel like something was wrong with me for preferring deep conversations with my core group of four friends over networking events. We have this group chat called "The Debrief" where we text daily about everything from work drama to what we're making for dinner. These are friends from different parts of my life, and maintaining these close connections feels infinitely more rewarding than having hundreds of surface-level relationships."

"People with higher intelligence actually reported lower life satisfaction when they socialized more frequently. Meanwhile, those who focused on fewer, deeper relationships showed higher levels of wellbeing."

Many people prefer small, tight-knit friend groups and find deeper, daily interactions more rewarding than having many acquaintances. Maintaining close friendships involves investing emotional energy, recalling friends' concerns, and providing timely support. People with higher intelligence reported lower life satisfaction when they socialized more frequently, while those who focused on fewer, deeper relationships showed higher wellbeing. Personal anecdotes reveal preference for intimate conversations with a core group, daily group chat exchanges, and stronger rewards from close connections compared with surface-level relationships. Psychology associates preferring a small social circle with traits such as high emotional intelligence.

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