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British researcher asks: How many friends can you have? The magic number is 150
the star ^ | Feb 05 2010 | Debra Black

Posted on 02/06/2010 4:46:23 AM PST by One_Upmanship

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There is other research that defines four types of relationships and the max number our brain can handle in each sphere.

1-3 intimate
12-15 personal
120-150 social
150 and up public

All spheres are important for health, and being out of balance in one will greatly affect our well-being.


21 posted on 02/07/2010 2:05:46 PM PST by mongrel
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Which explains, when FreeRepublic is down, some regular posters go nuts.


22 posted on 02/07/2010 2:18:51 PM PST by One_Upmanship
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