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How many friends do we naturally need?
Evolutionary psychologist Prof Robin Dunbar explains the evidence that suggests an upper limit to the number of friends we naturally need. Our layers of friendship have striking similarities to group sizes in other primate groups.
(Image: A group of friends laughing and sharing pizza. Credit: Getty Images.)
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