Dunbar's Number
Dunbar's Number is an interesting
way to help us understand relationships / friendships.
In our circle(s) of friends, British
anthropologist Robin Dunbar categorised them into
the following (word constructions in table
below are of the developer of this website; an
informative write-up can
be found HERE
:https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships)
|
Inner most
circle /
5 loved
ones
|
5 closest people that
provide us with the most emotional
support (eg family members)
|
| Next
circle / 15 good friends |
These 15 people
are sometimes called the "Sympathy
Group" ; they are "part of our
identity" |
| Next outer circle
/ 50 friends |
These 50
are described by some as those we'd
invite to our wedding / parties etc. |
| 150
meaningful contacts |
Those that
we meet and can simply engage in a meaningful
chat / gossip |
| Next |
500 acquaintances |
| Outer most
circle |
1500 faces
we could recognise and maybe
remember their name |
| Beyond the
circle(s) |
Outside the
1500 that we know / recognise would likely be
strangers. |
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