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Stories, studies, and how-tos on the work of real friendship.
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Dunbar's number: how many close friends can you actually have?
Robin Dunbar's research gives a surprisingly precise answer to the most important question about your social circle — and the consequences change everything.
Friendship
How often should you check in with friends? A layer-by-layer cadence.
A researched cadence per closeness layer: weekly for the inner 5, monthly for the 15, quarterly for the 50, yearly for the outer 150.