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462 Psychology says if you prefer quality over quantity in friendships, you display these 9 rare strengths

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Sarah Mitchell @ Silicon Canals · 01/30/2026 15:00 EDT

Psychology says if you prefer quality over quantity in friendships, you display these 9 rare strengths

While society celebrates those with massive social circles and overflowing contact lists, psychology reveals that people who intentionally choose just a handful of close friends are actually demonstrating extraordinary psychological strengths most of us never develop.

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